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 9670106 Details
Epoch: 454 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 110942375 epoch_slot_no: 177575 block_no: 9669929 slot_leader_id: 7257008 size: 25637 time: 2023-12-13 23:04:26 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6f0265aabfbf9f02b790791fd9088ff332ae0d0964ac3a0036e0b10b4e658d8eBlock Operator
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