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 9644172 Details
Epoch: 453 Number of transactions in block: 37 slot_no: 110408642 epoch_slot_no: 75842 block_no: 9643995 slot_leader_id: 5038629 size: 88153 time: 2023-12-07 18:48:53 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdf346361ef97e1da27cce5a6398d913691e8cfcf786db169e0e30dba5d881686Block Operator
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