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 9648677 Details
Epoch: 453 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 110500445 epoch_slot_no: 167645 block_no: 9648500 slot_leader_id: 5047313 size: 61350 time: 2023-12-08 20:18:56 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2a05aae58043877a1aeb424616492da5845517221457d8c6f4cfceef062586ecBlock Operator
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