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 9647652 Details
Epoch: 453 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 110479837 epoch_slot_no: 147037 block_no: 9647475 slot_leader_id: 5263404 size: 35134 time: 2023-12-08 14:35:28 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0faa0eb9bc91ae166e5d0c2a7d2a468c65e8e8b704cd91b395cc53a65ed41715Block Operator
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