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 9638495 Details
Epoch: 452 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 110290746 epoch_slot_no: 389946 block_no: 9638318 slot_leader_id: 5461687 size: 61449 time: 2023-12-06 10:03:57 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe0da26d414973ff3deeae9daaa30c96a1a9d107912d78fcbd59e817a456611cfBlock Operator
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