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 9642861 Details
Epoch: 453 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 110379781 epoch_slot_no: 46981 block_no: 9642684 slot_leader_id: 5850027 size: 88658 time: 2023-12-07 10:47:52 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcae402d2f80f3d4be9fc7c58666b4d9eafd12d51d055344de08fb9972b8b1c63Block Operator
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