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 9646971 Details
Epoch: 453 Number of transactions in block: 41 slot_no: 110467205 epoch_slot_no: 134405 block_no: 9646794 slot_leader_id: 9324378 size: 66203 time: 2023-12-08 11:04:56 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfe2576a74e989be6ac828c8c3d11d2e37c77b83976c90bcf52187518a98bec8aBlock Operator
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