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 9661801 Details
Epoch: 454 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 110771017 epoch_slot_no: 6217 block_no: 9661624 slot_leader_id: 4733300 size: 86409 time: 2023-12-11 23:28:28 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdf89b6e58e7a2aa30eff98140d13fd7c244778eb00dd988f035d57b759870383Block Operator
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