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 9659871 Details
Epoch: 453 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 110731617 epoch_slot_no: 398817 block_no: 9659694 slot_leader_id: 8757580 size: 55387 time: 2023-12-11 12:31:48 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x426526e7b2a383de3ff8e76c99b9f9771a2f800b02be14ecdddd37abca7a9974Block Operator
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