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 9664551 Details
Epoch: 454 Number of transactions in block: 54 slot_no: 110828510 epoch_slot_no: 63710 block_no: 9664374 slot_leader_id: 4558133 size: 56476 time: 2023-12-12 15:26:41 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3dd1a770c5d03eeb28261c71ebbf22e91930787b75c8ee18d4f0d065096df2fcBlock Operator
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