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 9656984 Details
Epoch: 453 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 110672963 epoch_slot_no: 340163 block_no: 9656807 slot_leader_id: 6536968 size: 80611 time: 2023-12-10 20:14:14 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbdb027ce701529e5645a2692f37fb0fc44dbb66ad41d5272a7a3b6ecc9f5ed35Block Operator
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