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 9668273 Details
Epoch: 454 Number of transactions in block: 51 slot_no: 110903872 epoch_slot_no: 139072 block_no: 9668096 slot_leader_id: 7046639 size: 88123 time: 2023-12-13 12:22:43 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xef611baddafa7ea2a1345549bbb1d3ffc7c2ddb88f8928f0a3deda7c77ee8441Block Operator
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