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 9666678 Details
Epoch: 454 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 110872065 epoch_slot_no: 107265 block_no: 9666501 slot_leader_id: 8090625 size: 52364 time: 2023-12-13 03:32:36 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x07646155d9c1fd029450e2c069bd98d99602d9c98aec9a9f06e42551759b2f0aBlock Operator
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