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 9657142 Details
Epoch: 453 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 110675972 epoch_slot_no: 343172 block_no: 9656965 slot_leader_id: 4720522 size: 67121 time: 2023-12-10 21:04:23 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0d1d1426289139a76e084c3e8f09f7a2cc2bcbafac8afc501146f666f7e5134cBlock Operator
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