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 9645735 Details
Epoch: 453 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 110441958 epoch_slot_no: 109158 block_no: 9645558 slot_leader_id: 4768924 size: 82239 time: 2023-12-08 04:04:09 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x416ab0ef0f7e3264b0f51f9d8c7678d71b2b979866a239389d84c44cb0ee5f47Block Operator
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