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 9651962 Details
Epoch: 453 Number of transactions in block: 59 slot_no: 110569836 epoch_slot_no: 237036 block_no: 9651785 slot_leader_id: 5262262 size: 87891 time: 2023-12-09 15:35:27 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0f32a92cce528d7e5c685c8c79003d932e4a8d577cdc8be6ae1ef79c060cb99cBlock Operator
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