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 9641031 Details
Epoch: 453 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 110342087 epoch_slot_no: 9287 block_no: 9640854 slot_leader_id: 7287004 size: 85102 time: 2023-12-07 00:19:38 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x23c58c5e6c909548adc844193e7fa5701d6233ffe14d730ea1802dcb44b40629Block Operator
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