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 9667575 Details
Epoch: 454 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 110890892 epoch_slot_no: 126092 block_no: 9667398 slot_leader_id: 4558758 size: 75015 time: 2023-12-13 08:46:23 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x639e56ce64b0f66a9201b27965fe92dbcdb60272c237fa96c06a63f39e038147Block Operator
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