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 9663977 Details
Epoch: 454 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 110816937 epoch_slot_no: 52137 block_no: 9663800 slot_leader_id: 5409679 size: 88927 time: 2023-12-12 12:13:48 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x081bd705ffc3f645bd6be3571d1fdc9c6f3f27cd9f37e900e0c6480afe4d873eBlock Operator
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