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 9674064 Details
Epoch: 454 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 111023157 epoch_slot_no: 258357 block_no: 9673887 slot_leader_id: 5593863 size: 88348 time: 2023-12-14 21:30:48 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x273c931c706892e4abaa34f2ba5cd32887b40641425b30728b6e5b569a2c2b74Block Operator
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