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 9644295 Details
Epoch: 453 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 110411224 epoch_slot_no: 78424 block_no: 9644118 slot_leader_id: 7257008 size: 64317 time: 2023-12-07 19:31:55 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x031f7c16272c10dd5257a6ca51dbcecf3d19de9950ac616a83db6bc5cabf0f70Block Operator
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