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 9656730 Details
Epoch: 453 Number of transactions in block: 44 slot_no: 110667951 epoch_slot_no: 335151 block_no: 9656553 slot_leader_id: 7557874 size: 41696 time: 2023-12-10 18:50:42 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2d9111904bbc57e2c757277b3f1a21d43cfe272adbdf14774c649f426c6b3fc1Block Operator
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