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 9671846 Details
Epoch: 454 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 110978046 epoch_slot_no: 213246 block_no: 9671669 slot_leader_id: 6765764 size: 88680 time: 2023-12-14 08:58:57 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3b0300abdfa961c873ce629b3b8d6eedb0097b14e2c9f9121464a81649cf83e7Block Operator
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