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 9645117 Details
Epoch: 453 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 110429408 epoch_slot_no: 96608 block_no: 9644940 slot_leader_id: 4560858 size: 24012 time: 2023-12-08 00:34:59 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8a8e9c79e9b8cc73b6cd52847dfe11950ed1ed216826487c8e08addc8f1d0964Block Operator
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