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 9659971 Details
Epoch: 453 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 110733526 epoch_slot_no: 400726 block_no: 9659794 slot_leader_id: 6447407 size: 24941 time: 2023-12-11 13:03:37 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa977e8db509afe36397ee4276cec65f0437deb478ffa2e984705e562a4a3a0b3Block Operator
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