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 9638689 Details
Epoch: 452 Number of transactions in block: 30 slot_no: 110294652 epoch_slot_no: 393852 block_no: 9638512 slot_leader_id: 5524255 size: 88061 time: 2023-12-06 11:09:03 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x84f84eea4914631cbb885fc8a9d1868f2d5b196c84fbd7b85ab3213d105da34bBlock Operator
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