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 9656653 Details
Epoch: 453 Number of transactions in block: 36 slot_no: 110666558 epoch_slot_no: 333758 block_no: 9656476 slot_leader_id: 5393947 size: 85340 time: 2023-12-10 18:27:29 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0a3948479c43a5340124f608d7c2c73d869c83d68634abef1ddb7da5407b7418Block Operator
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