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 9660649 Details
Epoch: 453 Number of transactions in block: 30 slot_no: 110746553 epoch_slot_no: 413753 block_no: 9660472 slot_leader_id: 4623867 size: 55566 time: 2023-12-11 16:40:44 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdfbaeb50a4100f4a8501ebcc7d1abc2c8306eb8cbfd115655d1602ff93bb49aeBlock Operator
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