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 9660790 Details
Epoch: 453 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 110749643 epoch_slot_no: 416843 block_no: 9660613 slot_leader_id: 5195851 size: 44633 time: 2023-12-11 17:32:14 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe3721e3167c4659411f9505684a0a3776da515fb5cf8964c6ae3b0fd9bf1f1aaBlock Operator
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