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 9656909 Details
Epoch: 453 Number of transactions in block: 33 slot_no: 110671553 epoch_slot_no: 338753 block_no: 9656732 slot_leader_id: 4556102 size: 76639 time: 2023-12-10 19:50:44 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x290158e14ee5ee504147e020b23c0ccf0b220fa8ae1c7bbe7becefbf6866e0b4Block Operator
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