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 9640213 Details
Epoch: 452 Number of transactions in block: 33 slot_no: 110325362 epoch_slot_no: 424562 block_no: 9640036 slot_leader_id: 9621949 size: 88572 time: 2023-12-06 19:40:53 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2a6377f10b7c9daada40d53d0b931c3e0ea49dddc6b20e368d6839f445be7d6aBlock Operator
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