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 9642217 Details
Epoch: 453 Number of transactions in block: 33 slot_no: 110366172 epoch_slot_no: 33372 block_no: 9642040 slot_leader_id: 4556210 size: 79667 time: 2023-12-07 07:01:03 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x29a3c987185ea9944790ef1f32e0d8489b76490379eb7f2c07211fef3029bb38Block Operator
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