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 9656884 Details
Epoch: 453 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 110671074 epoch_slot_no: 338274 block_no: 9656707 slot_leader_id: 4603498 size: 15261 time: 2023-12-10 19:42:45 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x84f91e995d65e2a0cf0df5790907399e3143780d395f717d330eb2f244684dbfBlock Operator
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