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 9676184 Details
Epoch: 454 Number of transactions in block: 39 slot_no: 111065640 epoch_slot_no: 300840 block_no: 9676007 slot_leader_id: 8967253 size: 81251 time: 2023-12-15 09:18:51 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0f57c0f9189f5073f7e22e515e8a27f32dacfd0de6d1760a7943fc7faf6d7434Block Operator
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