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 9674048 Details
Epoch: 454 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 111022802 epoch_slot_no: 258002 block_no: 9673871 slot_leader_id: 5461687 size: 22237 time: 2023-12-14 21:24:53 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc35b3458aff4b4c56bdfdf013d8e8e5309c0f5b78be4786dfb3332f99816f9fdBlock Operator
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