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 9661821 Details
Epoch: 454 Number of transactions in block: 49 slot_no: 110771347 epoch_slot_no: 6547 block_no: 9661644 slot_leader_id: 4591602 size: 82302 time: 2023-12-11 23:33:58 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6d7c7f936d4a386251109bcef5f2b36b2091483518375a029ae7093df38fa84bBlock Operator
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