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 9649476 Details
Epoch: 453 Number of transactions in block: 49 slot_no: 110516783 epoch_slot_no: 183983 block_no: 9649299 slot_leader_id: 5458672 size: 88302 time: 2023-12-09 00:51:14 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x08bde39a1831c134fb8d79da61755618f9d21cb9d991fdb1b82132709aa39cf6Block Operator
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