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 9649676 Details
Epoch: 453 Number of transactions in block: 40 slot_no: 110521044 epoch_slot_no: 188244 block_no: 9649499 slot_leader_id: 4735070 size: 87941 time: 2023-12-09 02:02:15 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9f8e857a6f95c61b8c78fe87b260cf7cf579e756935518b9c0096328b01bd58fBlock Operator
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