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 9675844 Details
Epoch: 454 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 111058084 epoch_slot_no: 293284 block_no: 9675667 slot_leader_id: 4733300 size: 40956 time: 2023-12-15 07:12:55 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0a374767821971c82e58629c6097e00c6562bd2098afd9a8f4bc993e97f2180bBlock Operator
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