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 9674239 Details
Epoch: 454 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 111026592 epoch_slot_no: 261792 block_no: 9674062 slot_leader_id: 9629491 size: 87482 time: 2023-12-14 22:28:03 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc7c5a4f94070e2f3b4ce5e46f2b2bb12b221983d3217776e33714ca33ee02defBlock Operator
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