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 9654522 Details
Epoch: 453 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 110622625 epoch_slot_no: 289825 block_no: 9654345 slot_leader_id: 5877616 size: 51224 time: 2023-12-10 06:15:16 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x82f2fc910e5a810e30cd4d7ab194df1b06110df02ecb970958252ec185ea2092Block Operator
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