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 9672868 Details
Epoch: 454 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 110999100 epoch_slot_no: 234300 block_no: 9672691 slot_leader_id: 7046472 size: 19725 time: 2023-12-14 14:49:51 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8ea60bcd6956fbb1f5745c74bc3ffc4675434d8bc2e0f3033e8c89b04d6297d8Block Operator
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