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 9657360 Details
Epoch: 453 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 110679972 epoch_slot_no: 347172 block_no: 9657183 slot_leader_id: 5023567 size: 88730 time: 2023-12-10 22:11:03 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xee8fd909726e28799f304d420be1fce5111b56c93cd61e5bc4c2edad7c265c5aBlock Operator
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