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 9670631 Details
Epoch: 454 Number of transactions in block: 55 slot_no: 110952956 epoch_slot_no: 188156 block_no: 9670454 slot_leader_id: 5588855 size: 64698 time: 2023-12-14 02:00:47 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x489ec1e140ebd69df1cd5527eb0355f575f9891dbec0ea82c38f98bdb24eec08Block Operator
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