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 9647126 Details
Epoch: 453 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 110470008 epoch_slot_no: 137208 block_no: 9646949 slot_leader_id: 4591602 size: 87755 time: 2023-12-08 11:51:39 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb835cae0b5b224bd768a70628a9c9d70714babf57beb249d0cc0fd81a9de9e21Block Operator
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