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 9645018 Details
Epoch: 453 Number of transactions in block: 36 slot_no: 110427263 epoch_slot_no: 94463 block_no: 9644841 slot_leader_id: 4556102 size: 87260 time: 2023-12-07 23:59:14 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xaf011d4e9b95875b5f97195dcae2522c0b989cda1e1bea9a649552c38c761dc1Block Operator
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