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 9670146 Details
Epoch: 454 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 110943184 epoch_slot_no: 178384 block_no: 9669969 slot_leader_id: 8863466 size: 87542 time: 2023-12-13 23:17:55 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x993e78a995fcf178f395de46d2c1220d9b262f79d42b968e5bd382c6ff8da775Block Operator
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