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 9647748 Details
Epoch: 453 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 110481662 epoch_slot_no: 148862 block_no: 9647571 slot_leader_id: 6765764 size: 84540 time: 2023-12-08 15:05:53 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0fbedbbc41fe1e4fd897ea8e209ec5edd3424ee5a1ea9debe17315344c23e2d5Block Operator
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