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 9657707 Details
Epoch: 453 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 110687206 epoch_slot_no: 354406 block_no: 9657530 slot_leader_id: 5110695 size: 42416 time: 2023-12-11 00:11:37 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc5a8f573857854c672abd848af3796874330bafe1d4dc146b39d70e43f1f371bBlock Operator
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