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 9661161 Details
Epoch: 453 Number of transactions in block: 33 slot_no: 110757373 epoch_slot_no: 424573 block_no: 9660984 slot_leader_id: 4599503 size: 83410 time: 2023-12-11 19:41:04 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0f410a8fbd6e749c386cb553ff31139111880d6f83201c73ade2c7827521672fBlock Operator
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