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 9649583 Details
Epoch: 453 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 110519148 epoch_slot_no: 186348 block_no: 9649406 slot_leader_id: 8577576 size: 88614 time: 2023-12-09 01:30:39 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf0a6572f280219aa6c2d63ed30d844b8b43a2cf52a08caeb93b4022a586b3530Block Operator
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