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 9674903 Details
Epoch: 454 Number of transactions in block: 42 slot_no: 111039076 epoch_slot_no: 274276 block_no: 9674726 slot_leader_id: 4556431 size: 88439 time: 2023-12-15 01:56:07 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9d9946326273120ff4442f647610519f45f425141e849946ff56f50bc83f661bBlock Operator
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