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 9661831 Details
Epoch: 454 Number of transactions in block: 36 slot_no: 110771664 epoch_slot_no: 6864 block_no: 9661654 slot_leader_id: 4698187 size: 86622 time: 2023-12-11 23:39:15 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x349168afaca6790ee14646b6ee202be3d5251693a2c14104e6dca33631191b33Block Operator
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