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 9651163 Details
Epoch: 453 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 110552153 epoch_slot_no: 219353 block_no: 9650986 slot_leader_id: 7678498 size: 88429 time: 2023-12-09 10:40:44 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc30b66b7e69191f2b2511f1840964b41a93b37f0b2e4f4cc528ecd95141e1eb0Block Operator
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