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 9674727 Details
Epoch: 454 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 111035663 epoch_slot_no: 270863 block_no: 9674550 slot_leader_id: 6111915 size: 16137 time: 2023-12-15 00:59:14 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x426082d6636453d9d444e6947a1d787ed81031f0d5e312527d5ab772fca18790Block Operator
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