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 9648417 Details
Epoch: 453 Number of transactions in block: 36 slot_no: 110495581 epoch_slot_no: 162781 block_no: 9648240 slot_leader_id: 8917178 size: 76828 time: 2023-12-08 18:57:52 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe3810999655f3e3dbd012113c38acf83df08a57bbe36d8927c83d258860e0a1fBlock Operator
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