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 9666510 Details
Epoch: 454 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 110868906 epoch_slot_no: 104106 block_no: 9666333 slot_leader_id: 5878990 size: 44276 time: 2023-12-13 02:39:57 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe575cebdf0cd5278027719ba39c728e5f3e252ddcdf614f104403458076406edBlock Operator
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