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 9656138 Details
Epoch: 453 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 110656275 epoch_slot_no: 323475 block_no: 9655961 slot_leader_id: 4568891 size: 33099 time: 2023-12-10 15:36:06 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6bcfff36055d72936e3411ef91a3135f97fa1369ed397cbf1757365c9c1a25b5Block Operator
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