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 9660677 Details
Epoch: 453 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 110747055 epoch_slot_no: 414255 block_no: 9660500 slot_leader_id: 5101102 size: 19568 time: 2023-12-11 16:49:06 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x221857c765002f122a6705affb4eae75c1a8cbfb92da927386c5da721078d31bBlock Operator
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