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 9648169 Details
Epoch: 453 Number of transactions in block: 43 slot_no: 110490185 epoch_slot_no: 157385 block_no: 9647992 slot_leader_id: 4982078 size: 82456 time: 2023-12-08 17:27:56 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9715f561e2cffdc7fb7cf8335e405c82d9ec79248c650c6da9d69f021ba363edBlock Operator
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