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 9664211 Details
Epoch: 454 Number of transactions in block: 37 slot_no: 110821520 epoch_slot_no: 56720 block_no: 9664034 slot_leader_id: 4555592 size: 85592 time: 2023-12-12 13:30:11 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x030c3955a097574542c79c9239c6a0783fd4b5e3303b7b13d3a261bbffc77c60Block Operator
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