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 9638188 Details
Epoch: 452 Number of transactions in block: 39 slot_no: 110284603 epoch_slot_no: 383803 block_no: 9638011 slot_leader_id: 4621417 size: 61368 time: 2023-12-06 08:21:34 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd454631de99743c8db2c8c36a451d0e7639020d4b65b0f8f4e1045c1a935ec3dBlock Operator
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