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 9663614 Details
Epoch: 454 Number of transactions in block: 30 slot_no: 110809286 epoch_slot_no: 44486 block_no: 9663437 slot_leader_id: 5535263 size: 82480 time: 2023-12-12 10:06:17 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x612aa436e99ed71e7c2ca5318b50b131dcb11c2199d4c8ea61f018735a488b06Block Operator
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