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 9675327 Details
Epoch: 454 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 111047801 epoch_slot_no: 283001 block_no: 9675150 slot_leader_id: 5195851 size: 86908 time: 2023-12-15 04:21:32 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0099935bae8a99dd1511d4d383a8872a1caecb7dd01afc1f34a26becdc061ec0Block Operator
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