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 9639754 Details
Epoch: 452 Number of transactions in block: 50 slot_no: 110316058 epoch_slot_no: 415258 block_no: 9639577 slot_leader_id: 9303996 size: 88167 time: 2023-12-06 17:05:49 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x71528ccf38e634ee5056a2dc3a8a2581c1a1cfdca2f22424b27b21aa31adeea8Block Operator
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