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 9655064 Details
Epoch: 453 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 110633658 epoch_slot_no: 300858 block_no: 9654887 slot_leader_id: 4555561 size: 23235 time: 2023-12-10 09:19:09 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2058a5fc0610e00163bb7a77acae264b09510a5781580182705c820a8f9f77bbBlock Operator
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