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 9673981 Details
Epoch: 454 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 111021624 epoch_slot_no: 256824 block_no: 9673804 slot_leader_id: 5534421 size: 79991 time: 2023-12-14 21:05:15 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9f5116a49d95a91e8ded19b0496fac244f8686a65a4fd480757b796b4358b0ceBlock Operator
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