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 9651569 Details
Epoch: 453 Number of transactions in block: 54 slot_no: 110561107 epoch_slot_no: 228307 block_no: 9651392 slot_leader_id: 7895822 size: 84864 time: 2023-12-09 13:09:58 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x348f3995091f69fe9ed504e7b59a6736090dd10ec27c206b337a67c2e9198e30Block Operator
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