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 9649639 Details
Epoch: 453 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 110520368 epoch_slot_no: 187568 block_no: 9649462 slot_leader_id: 4563239 size: 35287 time: 2023-12-09 01:50:59 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x78bb74426b71dfbf88515df36c4fa6dbe69167dc9f7eda3afd4556424fb82316Block Operator
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