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 9668706 Details
Epoch: 454 Number of transactions in block: 33 slot_no: 110912886 epoch_slot_no: 148086 block_no: 9668529 slot_leader_id: 6008773 size: 84005 time: 2023-12-13 14:52:57 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3490d326518ae950ace9e135d27a7df1edbd09d5b7b4dd6b3a96a9f652e6def9Block Operator
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