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 9643742 Details
Epoch: 453 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 110398865 epoch_slot_no: 66065 block_no: 9643565 slot_leader_id: 4992149 size: 88952 time: 2023-12-07 16:05:56 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6e7541005967fd6b15d38a47575bf6c45a9d78b789bcec9247422b22cbfeb51bBlock Operator
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