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 9668529 Details
Epoch: 454 Number of transactions in block: 47 slot_no: 110908840 epoch_slot_no: 144040 block_no: 9668352 slot_leader_id: 8306498 size: 82978 time: 2023-12-13 13:45:31 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb2e1248e3cda1c9592512b0ddab0ef25e46a649431c787830c2e8fb9a093cdbaBlock Operator
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