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 9674630 Details
Epoch: 454 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 111033954 epoch_slot_no: 269154 block_no: 9674453 slot_leader_id: 9316668 size: 80262 time: 2023-12-15 00:30:45 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x248cb94314d4e28df73e4dae1e1daf3e326dd7beee5d212d57af2b712e2a4bf1Block Operator
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