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 9637698 Details
Epoch: 452 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 110274093 epoch_slot_no: 373293 block_no: 9637521 slot_leader_id: 5581927 size: 52720 time: 2023-12-06 05:26:24 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x918e30c596bfd726769264d0eefcac45f63c85a2086ef46c4a17d1afe6440c90Block Operator
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