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 9638294 Details
Epoch: 452 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 110286830 epoch_slot_no: 386030 block_no: 9638117 slot_leader_id: 7257008 size: 54051 time: 2023-12-06 08:58:41 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfbf9349c84c218e52cce2c7bc6641a8b046c05722173be5ddf322ad667e3ba07Block Operator
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