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 9643621 Details
Epoch: 453 Number of transactions in block: 36 slot_no: 110396173 epoch_slot_no: 63373 block_no: 9643444 slot_leader_id: 5534421 size: 71811 time: 2023-12-07 15:21:04 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xda241dd81f95b8e8b320f2bcbfd77fd4b4408da69b4e3a0f9b9e7579dd1aa6ecBlock Operator
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