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 9666829 Details
Epoch: 454 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 110875474 epoch_slot_no: 110674 block_no: 9666652 slot_leader_id: 8863281 size: 3762 time: 2023-12-13 04:29:25 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8283f143670a96a32eb407e757e9ff67e42f0d4c3e4056ca1d46429d19dfb96fBlock Operator
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