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 9660467 Details
Epoch: 453 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 110743031 epoch_slot_no: 410231 block_no: 9660290 slot_leader_id: 8901251 size: 76189 time: 2023-12-11 15:42:02 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2634e91887e6e5b8964ebc7676ff2934c0c5d915824b1253f46b524b0c876db5Block Operator
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