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 9661097 Details
Epoch: 453 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 110756085 epoch_slot_no: 423285 block_no: 9660920 slot_leader_id: 4562293 size: 8042 time: 2023-12-11 19:19:36 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x474ebfd889dc44e38df7b61a847aba703b6812953024b7c9f8a4b4b46f84fa83Block Operator
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