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 9639933 Details
Epoch: 452 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 110319981 epoch_slot_no: 419181 block_no: 9639756 slot_leader_id: 9621949 size: 80787 time: 2023-12-06 18:11:12 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1edad1fcb91a630ecf6240c423dee75d770b816d64eee62844fa72edd4077cf7Block Operator
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