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 9640786 Details
Epoch: 453 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 110336882 epoch_slot_no: 4082 block_no: 9640609 slot_leader_id: 7231972 size: 84733 time: 2023-12-06 22:52:53 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xade27481d3f8722ec8af8f4c4ce7a105448bb58e2bb34a416627248a3ea60751Block Operator
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