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 9654242 Details
Epoch: 453 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 110616692 epoch_slot_no: 283892 block_no: 9654065 slot_leader_id: 7046729 size: 26679 time: 2023-12-10 04:36:23 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8eec13aabf66d10c99caabed1e9ca485ce86f3dbe671f6dbb570010e8bc5fde7Block Operator
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