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 9670271 Details
Epoch: 454 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 110945767 epoch_slot_no: 180967 block_no: 9670094 slot_leader_id: 9106888 size: 85551 time: 2023-12-14 00:00:58 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd8a64da711e236cdd06223255a1a2c4ed98f18da32c38a3dc1508f26a6b44bfeBlock Operator
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