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 9676087 Details
Epoch: 454 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 111063798 epoch_slot_no: 298998 block_no: 9675910 slot_leader_id: 4578914 size: 83579 time: 2023-12-15 08:48:09 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbf39edc7ac831c9ab529b685a9ad270dd1a8b3edb72d34d3f023c71b80530e21Block Operator
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