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 9660405 Details
Epoch: 453 Number of transactions in block: 53 slot_no: 110741893 epoch_slot_no: 409093 block_no: 9660228 slot_leader_id: 4614296 size: 76059 time: 2023-12-11 15:23:04 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9217d8f33a4aacd4da781c7d2a74d6f603be5d0499152ee47f3ba5c64f07082cBlock Operator
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