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 9665350 Details
Epoch: 454 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 110845332 epoch_slot_no: 80532 block_no: 9665173 slot_leader_id: 8757421 size: 12789 time: 2023-12-12 20:07:03 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xda89922be7a440f1ef87d98e0be2a6276f17cf51e09a4d3591eadcdd5770ac2fBlock Operator
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