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 9661942 Details
Epoch: 454 Number of transactions in block: 32 slot_no: 110773963 epoch_slot_no: 9163 block_no: 9661765 slot_leader_id: 5541091 size: 87676 time: 2023-12-12 00:17:34 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2281dfd1873c45175e89501387508ce9a1a446901684b255278c3b3bb9165712Block Operator
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