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 9642266 Details
Epoch: 453 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 110367326 epoch_slot_no: 34526 block_no: 9642089 slot_leader_id: 5456351 size: 80311 time: 2023-12-07 07:20:17 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7e81ff62040026b1ce0f28cd0941cec53ad5cf4d46bdd1e0355842f84a670cf9Block Operator
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