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 9643648 Details
Epoch: 453 Number of transactions in block: 41 slot_no: 110396865 epoch_slot_no: 64065 block_no: 9643471 slot_leader_id: 4982078 size: 75699 time: 2023-12-07 15:32:36 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6c2612499dfae6a1aedad550ab3fe0ff200c3d253b9f6a357db680c3a018c1b4Block Operator
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