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 9656880 Details
Epoch: 453 Number of transactions in block: 38 slot_no: 110670988 epoch_slot_no: 338188 block_no: 9656703 slot_leader_id: 7520737 size: 86731 time: 2023-12-10 19:41:19 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x85163888b75602978c1dd64d2ffc81df36061d73720c65bd1ee0267e3296a489Block Operator
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