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 9657478 Details
Epoch: 453 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 110682841 epoch_slot_no: 350041 block_no: 9657301 slot_leader_id: 5038629 size: 39684 time: 2023-12-10 22:58:52 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x10977f2430922634b9030dd98210c25bea43a66c7a5c3da2718ce4319b65a2c8Block Operator
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