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 9647158 Details
Epoch: 453 Number of transactions in block: 37 slot_no: 110470674 epoch_slot_no: 137874 block_no: 9646981 slot_leader_id: 4556210 size: 81226 time: 2023-12-08 12:02:45 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0d78ec7887c64a0708b4ff9e582840b3eb48997d026f04a6ce39eec3e807dc95Block Operator
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