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 9644191 Details
Epoch: 453 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 110409109 epoch_slot_no: 76309 block_no: 9644014 slot_leader_id: 6729346 size: 43346 time: 2023-12-07 18:56:40 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb80356c03fb22932d686d4c2eaed1af4d8a4848862703fe7eb7227ee6a6e0ea5Block Operator
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