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 9657469 Details
Epoch: 453 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 110682670 epoch_slot_no: 349870 block_no: 9657292 slot_leader_id: 4555482 size: 29666 time: 2023-12-10 22:56:01 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x42b964ee4748cda2dafea4507e3927108bcdd830202b6bcd6b66147a558658baBlock Operator
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