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 9639158 Details
Epoch: 452 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 110303595 epoch_slot_no: 402795 block_no: 9638981 slot_leader_id: 4733300 size: 80592 time: 2023-12-06 13:38:06 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd487b6045fb13f71e08484b03a650e20c6a36bb36fca03d14dee343306ee0d85Block Operator
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