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 9651120 Details
Epoch: 453 Number of transactions in block: 33 slot_no: 110551027 epoch_slot_no: 218227 block_no: 9650943 slot_leader_id: 6992178 size: 84668 time: 2023-12-09 10:21:58 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1e1ed5c92aa8df3d6e5d096750560e50c7e3204f58794f67869b8a5e347cecdaBlock Operator
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