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 9644179 Details
Epoch: 453 Number of transactions in block: 44 slot_no: 110408928 epoch_slot_no: 76128 block_no: 9644002 slot_leader_id: 4869078 size: 88121 time: 2023-12-07 18:53:39 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xeb701d55dc16ab6a2ff9ef68688c2ff9dd3b10f05e5fab45077d57d22dc85392Block Operator
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