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 9665365 Details
Epoch: 454 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 110845539 epoch_slot_no: 80739 block_no: 9665188 slot_leader_id: 4682991 size: 15881 time: 2023-12-12 20:10:30 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6ec263073eab1710ce031cd126be4acf8ed4f5f8ecf918c1a9d5968b70d04b4aBlock Operator
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