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 9674366 Details
Epoch: 454 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 111028942 epoch_slot_no: 264142 block_no: 9674189 slot_leader_id: 9621949 size: 32285 time: 2023-12-14 23:07:13 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc86a14f27011d04e59307b1216c533c9ad1fe9444a3fd213c39fbe9d2dfa7be7Block Operator
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