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 9670665 Details
Epoch: 454 Number of transactions in block: 40 slot_no: 110953645 epoch_slot_no: 188845 block_no: 9670488 slot_leader_id: 5046943 size: 88553 time: 2023-12-14 02:12:16 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x070e0a96081470d73f1586d48e29f4124d02d249a63c03768552a96e324941a0Block Operator
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