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 9640004 Details
Epoch: 452 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 110321365 epoch_slot_no: 420565 block_no: 9639827 slot_leader_id: 5064224 size: 83111 time: 2023-12-06 18:34:16 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x994e82ff42b6eaed1850e65aaf1e208176c47123162c8a27e7b859ab37970abfBlock Operator
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