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 9665228 Details
Epoch: 454 Number of transactions in block: 34 slot_no: 110843044 epoch_slot_no: 78244 block_no: 9665051 slot_leader_id: 4581690 size: 61943 time: 2023-12-12 19:28:55 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x64b78e7bd9983228cc6e05442623699b3b60614233b4e44b5ce97afd942fe79eBlock Operator
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