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 9655999 Details
Epoch: 453 Number of transactions in block: 75 slot_no: 110653464 epoch_slot_no: 320664 block_no: 9655822 slot_leader_id: 7257008 size: 87931 time: 2023-12-10 14:49:15 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xaaf551f7a9dd81ef04afe1a3d950e4c65f6db86146e900d89ed83ecb9704f902Block Operator
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