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 9675202 Details
Epoch: 454 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 111044986 epoch_slot_no: 280186 block_no: 9675025 slot_leader_id: 8863716 size: 32430 time: 2023-12-15 03:34:37 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc8daf0d08a8f0abf2dc7d962024775c4dc96f7ae463dd202efbb7bd88646c026Block Operator
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