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 9662858 Details
Epoch: 454 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 110792957 epoch_slot_no: 28157 block_no: 9662681 slot_leader_id: 5875070 size: 39250 time: 2023-12-12 05:34:08 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc00f20b36d3dbc148ce2573ca9e79af33c5cc437a7f9567b5926a05433573959Block Operator
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