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 9668185 Details
Epoch: 454 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 110902277 epoch_slot_no: 137477 block_no: 9668008 slot_leader_id: 5004651 size: 88537 time: 2023-12-13 11:56:08 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x83db756e9179e2f9b3552423d8e6538b392cf221a7ba91ca17ee122077761640Block Operator
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