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 9657410 Details
Epoch: 453 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 110681370 epoch_slot_no: 348570 block_no: 9657233 slot_leader_id: 5465683 size: 20459 time: 2023-12-10 22:34:21 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6142cd857138ff47d37b31b653fa16ae005c4113ae4354257f4095611b5f6f43Block Operator
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