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 9660980 Details
Epoch: 453 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 110753453 epoch_slot_no: 420653 block_no: 9660803 slot_leader_id: 7046945 size: 80960 time: 2023-12-11 18:35:44 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5662f18e062851d2a74f7ce3637956c0f8bd8f8a39cde2bc8071f8a474f85790Block Operator
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