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 9639192 Details
Epoch: 452 Number of transactions in block: 51 slot_no: 110304530 epoch_slot_no: 403730 block_no: 9639015 slot_leader_id: 5293507 size: 81081 time: 2023-12-06 13:53:41 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3361c1ae7dd109eeec82fd5ca7397aea0ec636cc98629790b4f357e4ffa848e7Block Operator
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