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 9666607 Details
Epoch: 454 Number of transactions in block: 57 slot_no: 110870939 epoch_slot_no: 106139 block_no: 9666430 slot_leader_id: 4567594 size: 88225 time: 2023-12-13 03:13:50 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7a3d3803a28177f07faff0a1b25e6ec597b318b22e34391236f7f1d00e27ce97Block Operator
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