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 9659803 Details
Epoch: 453 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 110730264 epoch_slot_no: 397464 block_no: 9659626 slot_leader_id: 7047164 size: 49826 time: 2023-12-11 12:09:15 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x72daa4bd8ebdb3eeac67a962d7c509fcabc2b41da524f4d10a30d613b18d37ddBlock Operator
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