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 9663156 Details
Epoch: 454 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 110799477 epoch_slot_no: 34677 block_no: 9662979 slot_leader_id: 8901251 size: 79955 time: 2023-12-12 07:22:48 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x545ae86c7747c2ec1ebb00f11da1664d8ee7c6cf967e8d7be29606ec178a3343Block Operator
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