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 9645731 Details
Epoch: 453 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 110441867 epoch_slot_no: 109067 block_no: 9645554 slot_leader_id: 8484583 size: 12035 time: 2023-12-08 04:02:38 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xef9371e17b9db6d50005b9376087e1752cf0eab07bdde9400c61f30ae943c7d3Block Operator
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