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 9638958 Details
Epoch: 452 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 110300023 epoch_slot_no: 399223 block_no: 9638781 slot_leader_id: 4580757 size: 69836 time: 2023-12-06 12:38:34 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x994ecaff6b0100fec82cda57f7a307efcc037eb2882dea4f4a6de23ea0f1ff28Block Operator
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