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 9662799 Details
Epoch: 454 Number of transactions in block: 34 slot_no: 110791625 epoch_slot_no: 26825 block_no: 9662622 slot_leader_id: 4558133 size: 79384 time: 2023-12-12 05:11:56 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x974be2ba039492218bb45e894766a8b685e258158ba743f2abf4042336fd3ce2Block Operator
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