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 9645686 Details
Epoch: 453 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 110440923 epoch_slot_no: 108123 block_no: 9645509 slot_leader_id: 5023704 size: 86978 time: 2023-12-08 03:46:54 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x09d2358fc8da24c97b1f2f22d11fc940dd7bdae0c54b4a7385d49c6759627e4fBlock Operator
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