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 9648326 Details
Epoch: 453 Number of transactions in block: 34 slot_no: 110493612 epoch_slot_no: 160812 block_no: 9648149 slot_leader_id: 5195851 size: 88396 time: 2023-12-08 18:25:03 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc97bc29f5e03eb20439d120dd3102a9ecc3c5f820662f90a2b4cde8e14b14ca2Block Operator
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