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 9671865 Details
Epoch: 454 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 110978478 epoch_slot_no: 213678 block_no: 9671688 slot_leader_id: 4568306 size: 87966 time: 2023-12-14 09:06:09 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa559609fea239f73ac8bb8f8a72bd9c5c2e47584df9d18a4ebe9a24c6044db7fBlock Operator
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