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 9670589 Details
Epoch: 454 Number of transactions in block: 41 slot_no: 110952125 epoch_slot_no: 187325 block_no: 9670412 slot_leader_id: 4664160 size: 73517 time: 2023-12-14 01:46:56 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc4011a81d70c1b9fab31fdc425fdfb24f2ddf7aea2418c308e56a85828abd2afBlock Operator
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