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 9675926 Details
Epoch: 454 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 111059579 epoch_slot_no: 294779 block_no: 9675749 slot_leader_id: 5424810 size: 83741 time: 2023-12-15 07:37:50 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x866fc9a1e8771477da79352e27ad5e0d63fca1f47bd4c91d73d9f13c0a49744bBlock Operator
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