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 9662408 Details
Epoch: 454 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 110783255 epoch_slot_no: 18455 block_no: 9662231 slot_leader_id: 6624897 size: 13595 time: 2023-12-12 02:52:26 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa7a3759aa3dcda2454eb7ef9740ceaa2b14af030d3d7d4e656e1bd8cd86110d0Block Operator
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