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 9649660 Details
Epoch: 453 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 110520676 epoch_slot_no: 187876 block_no: 9649483 slot_leader_id: 5576144 size: 8453 time: 2023-12-09 01:56:07 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa3f75d31fd0366244ca262370ad829bef1f567f42897932f57bddb65d53dfe88Block Operator
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