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 9652332 Details
Epoch: 453 Number of transactions in block: 37 slot_no: 110577370 epoch_slot_no: 244570 block_no: 9652155 slot_leader_id: 8404251 size: 87923 time: 2023-12-09 17:41:01 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9fb73de1cd642df70f22dabad790a4b54f58a0967e5e5aac8a066bf108a53b02Block Operator
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