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 9651725 Details
Epoch: 453 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 110564334 epoch_slot_no: 231534 block_no: 9651548 slot_leader_id: 7046472 size: 9666 time: 2023-12-09 14:03:45 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd8beb5acf73ff1a7b601ff242d7e7665526b7b3b85dad649da514537de2af2aeBlock Operator
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