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 9640891 Details
Epoch: 453 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 110339130 epoch_slot_no: 6330 block_no: 9640714 slot_leader_id: 8404251 size: 83680 time: 2023-12-06 23:30:21 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb2f1dd00af55f68481b23e20f463524b5b4df75d32a9679b7cc4d422cf9d68b3Block Operator
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