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 9661148 Details
Epoch: 453 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 110757063 epoch_slot_no: 424263 block_no: 9660971 slot_leader_id: 5515076 size: 43421 time: 2023-12-11 19:35:54 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb74a56eb4d0cacc65646d4b6353d0a8b16631ffc85f8ec6cea6a916b017f7d07Block Operator
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