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 9672358 Details
Epoch: 454 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 110988165 epoch_slot_no: 223365 block_no: 9672181 slot_leader_id: 5643662 size: 45356 time: 2023-12-14 11:47:36 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x07098b57b0898ab26d309567526ebe0cdfc1c928a043c7be2536837a263b818fBlock Operator
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