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 9674509 Details
Epoch: 454 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 111031837 epoch_slot_no: 267037 block_no: 9674332 slot_leader_id: 6489664 size: 88746 time: 2023-12-14 23:55:28 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcaa5e6a94d66149ddde7dd123d96a0f0a38d036b948139e73ef5a3f61b665a57Block Operator
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