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 9676122 Details
Epoch: 454 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 111064608 epoch_slot_no: 299808 block_no: 9675945 slot_leader_id: 4867807 size: 40588 time: 2023-12-15 09:01:39 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9b7a8778d701a53dc0c2c492069f34b9c312662ac9c9e3cbae1f0d2407724786Block Operator
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