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 9657764 Details
Epoch: 453 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 110688480 epoch_slot_no: 355680 block_no: 9657587 slot_leader_id: 7046639 size: 42949 time: 2023-12-11 00:32:51 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x67fdfdfe8502bcf6293e9cb2117e1921ff28596e1797b2039b3d88c8332b0cb7Block Operator
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