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 9648978 Details
Epoch: 453 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 110506647 epoch_slot_no: 173847 block_no: 9648801 slot_leader_id: 7905751 size: 88555 time: 2023-12-08 22:02:18 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x77669764aeae61add2f4b9510da54e3bfe2d53d14774bca44d1c2aa88180e12cBlock Operator
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