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 9670543 Details
Epoch: 454 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 110951028 epoch_slot_no: 186228 block_no: 9670366 slot_leader_id: 7046459 size: 87640 time: 2023-12-14 01:28:39 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe1d1b9b0907390f92b5e8ae379e8a11f289e71331374663d7f0345e13a4dcdbbBlock Operator
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