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 9639940 Details
Epoch: 452 Number of transactions in block: 42 slot_no: 110320137 epoch_slot_no: 419337 block_no: 9639763 slot_leader_id: 5847399 size: 70792 time: 2023-12-06 18:13:48 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3aca01e95e41f120ef65fb0bb3d71990c7465cf65492005371814821bcc8680aBlock Operator
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