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 9649889 Details
Epoch: 453 Number of transactions in block: 53 slot_no: 110525714 epoch_slot_no: 192914 block_no: 9649712 slot_leader_id: 5156956 size: 73053 time: 2023-12-09 03:20:05 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8ff6fa83017983578b941ba334701fb9ab2e38a243b539f38c62f49f21116036Block Operator
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