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 9648448 Details
Epoch: 453 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 110496287 epoch_slot_no: 163487 block_no: 9648271 slot_leader_id: 5447590 size: 80132 time: 2023-12-08 19:09:38 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x96952f60a45aef2392fdb60bbf304e18b09b4fe2a3aa2cf7da8717baae237257Block Operator
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