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 9660807 Details
Epoch: 453 Number of transactions in block: 54 slot_no: 110749937 epoch_slot_no: 417137 block_no: 9660630 slot_leader_id: 5387158 size: 87741 time: 2023-12-11 17:37:08 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd62301f74eab81cfa8a1f6375a997c8f5ad9c749d60315290df10cf6d99c0fdcBlock Operator
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