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 9671360 Details
Epoch: 454 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 110967939 epoch_slot_no: 203139 block_no: 9671183 slot_leader_id: 9425831 size: 80665 time: 2023-12-14 06:10:30 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x34ae7a6817893cc98a526e0ce355c44e68fd6dcf71acb6a4c9eb05462c8f6ed8Block Operator
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