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 9645158 Details
Epoch: 453 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 110430407 epoch_slot_no: 97607 block_no: 9644981 slot_leader_id: 5555947 size: 88915 time: 2023-12-08 00:51:38 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6295a457f68c65aedd9368d75f3897596bb49126574b5c40b61fc0e8a00a976eBlock Operator
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