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 9637617 Details
Epoch: 452 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 110272542 epoch_slot_no: 371742 block_no: 9637440 slot_leader_id: 8464789 size: 38456 time: 2023-12-06 05:00:33 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x738fb8890c5dba8bd59b4bb25d4dd6ceb06d5dc21061b847ace1ae3c5aecbbc4Block Operator
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