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 9640379 Details
Epoch: 452 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 110328777 epoch_slot_no: 427977 block_no: 9640202 slot_leader_id: 4981372 size: 74097 time: 2023-12-06 20:37:48 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6a52c6e63729f7d8293af5f7841929e3cc1ae30de65e0878118d60db6b72bb4bBlock Operator
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