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 9669283 Details
Epoch: 454 Number of transactions in block: 51 slot_no: 110925385 epoch_slot_no: 160585 block_no: 9669106 slot_leader_id: 4983283 size: 85542 time: 2023-12-13 18:21:16 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x54322ee4a307569401f73010c75c087bbadaef687f3f0bf9749cc2fa7d61ce0fBlock Operator
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