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 9668567 Details
Epoch: 454 Number of transactions in block: 53 slot_no: 110909800 epoch_slot_no: 145000 block_no: 9668390 slot_leader_id: 4813093 size: 84498 time: 2023-12-13 14:01:31 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3c17d5412d1df1e9478d8bdb2f9973e94087a727a663421556dc88998d97e6a9Block Operator
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