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 9639633 Details
Epoch: 452 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 110313515 epoch_slot_no: 412715 block_no: 9639456 slot_leader_id: 9198406 size: 86894 time: 2023-12-06 16:23:26 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x32f824c8cb4c711ff357ade57e76be728bf04fe85548b1fb939d7aad6a00f813Block Operator
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