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 9663855 Details
Epoch: 454 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 110814202 epoch_slot_no: 49402 block_no: 9663678 slot_leader_id: 4604187 size: 43912 time: 2023-12-12 11:28:13 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3fc714380e8ad5ac01c26f07860f781de4411a970b1db1f4e9e692841e42c24bBlock Operator
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