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 9651485 Details
Epoch: 453 Number of transactions in block: 43 slot_no: 110559408 epoch_slot_no: 226608 block_no: 9651308 slot_leader_id: 9303996 size: 81875 time: 2023-12-09 12:41:39 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb72277e1e3ce26ea3e81b0b68b0cc357ef4d32480c98de99aa94f43a7628e1b0Block Operator
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