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 9643859 Details
Epoch: 453 Number of transactions in block: 34 slot_no: 110401515 epoch_slot_no: 68715 block_no: 9643682 slot_leader_id: 4610095 size: 88519 time: 2023-12-07 16:50:06 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdab120cccc00fe2bc9c5827e75b41a60ede4812974dc222b76252c47f4bb503cBlock Operator
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