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 9664924 Details
Epoch: 454 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 110836048 epoch_slot_no: 71248 block_no: 9664747 slot_leader_id: 8657559 size: 7184 time: 2023-12-12 17:32:19 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf2b0014b650c7618c9feb4374b2004f110b637ba733c2a3230c91228314501aaBlock Operator
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