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 9670199 Details
Epoch: 454 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 110944210 epoch_slot_no: 179410 block_no: 9670022 slot_leader_id: 5461687 size: 88379 time: 2023-12-13 23:35:01 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x93567abd1b1466aa6773c756b3965b3b811716043bfc189e9801ee5f056d3fb9Block Operator
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