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 9658241 Details
Epoch: 453 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 110698952 epoch_slot_no: 366152 block_no: 9658064 slot_leader_id: 7240025 size: 66752 time: 2023-12-11 03:27:23 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcf311001d0233731853b70f62f8cfaa600cc49626cb2ee14e905021f11afd19aBlock Operator
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