A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 9637041 Details
Epoch: 452 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 110260609 epoch_slot_no: 359809 block_no: 9636864 slot_leader_id: 4558758 size: 42363 time: 2023-12-06 01:41:40 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x02a2991ea18c1b2b1f6b38fb1ca59d622b01c7c875df9968314a073015dd8ceaBlock Operator
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