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 9649714 Details
Epoch: 453 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 110521756 epoch_slot_no: 188956 block_no: 9649537 slot_leader_id: 9303996 size: 74725 time: 2023-12-09 02:14:07 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x812cd00822f8d25df74410c7073e6f038ca8c6b128e6df697ebb45de73eb54d6Block Operator
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