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 9652173 Details
Epoch: 453 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 110574018 epoch_slot_no: 241218 block_no: 9651996 slot_leader_id: 8526317 size: 39991 time: 2023-12-09 16:45:09 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9e60030e9297f23e8ae92d94fe4ba317d43dd8b15d7272656ee92ac6a965af92Block Operator
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