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 9656169 Details
Epoch: 453 Number of transactions in block: 32 slot_no: 110656904 epoch_slot_no: 324104 block_no: 9655992 slot_leader_id: 4572201 size: 62048 time: 2023-12-10 15:46:35 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8d53ff75389ef478e5acea3620c897f81427766fb65a464aff7e64e12f057af1Block Operator
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