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 9641333 Details
Epoch: 453 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 110347801 epoch_slot_no: 15001 block_no: 9641156 slot_leader_id: 7123775 size: 83999 time: 2023-12-07 01:54:52 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x44299fdf3c9aa65d089dfa3c7b63f3bca3ea40a6690d8b865128da19bd7ceff1Block Operator
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