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 9672466 Details
Epoch: 454 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 110990603 epoch_slot_no: 225803 block_no: 9672289 slot_leader_id: 9516157 size: 88660 time: 2023-12-14 12:28:14 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x94571332de21793ada680bc41211fef6fae0065c05dd5014bfe2d8443805ee27Block Operator
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