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 9658142 Details
Epoch: 453 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 110696920 epoch_slot_no: 364120 block_no: 9657965 slot_leader_id: 9022385 size: 43184 time: 2023-12-11 02:53:31 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9d7ae197cdbb352cacfa7c0c3b6d74e8d4534906579644443d3a1a9706c46d64Block Operator
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