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 9655513 Details
Epoch: 453 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 110643011 epoch_slot_no: 310211 block_no: 9655336 slot_leader_id: 9303996 size: 16678 time: 2023-12-10 11:55:02 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3b05f72e237390fa5b11e1fab8f9fae8820b98eae180e08a4d23a0c0c0b42e75Block Operator
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