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 9666411 Details
Epoch: 454 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 110866437 epoch_slot_no: 101637 block_no: 9666234 slot_leader_id: 4556014 size: 54687 time: 2023-12-13 01:58:48 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcaff1b2781974e370f95070ee01b144b32c8faef35e9d91c4f90573e0a8427d3Block Operator
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