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 9660653 Details
Epoch: 453 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 110746604 epoch_slot_no: 413804 block_no: 9660476 slot_leader_id: 5004651 size: 67605 time: 2023-12-11 16:41:35 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc143c626a1345bdb5d9ed3d087326e8ad70ec8a26686b68189398c37c8ec2dfeBlock Operator
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