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 9656731 Details
Epoch: 453 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 110667961 epoch_slot_no: 335161 block_no: 9656554 slot_leader_id: 5643662 size: 88181 time: 2023-12-10 18:50:52 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x49dfbf320d8bc78841266b2a1cb161709baa161972d457fe01ea0f3647960e06Block Operator
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