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 9668819 Details
Epoch: 454 Number of transactions in block: 64 slot_no: 110915206 epoch_slot_no: 150406 block_no: 9668642 slot_leader_id: 4614290 size: 85941 time: 2023-12-13 15:31:37 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe8a681de1317bcaa3328424c2a02993b8c190d319e3650ef59ba3e2d3b8b2a8dBlock Operator
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