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 9676616 Details
Epoch: 454 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 111074698 epoch_slot_no: 309898 block_no: 9676439 slot_leader_id: 5040184 size: 88422 time: 2023-12-15 11:49:49 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0a18a81aed61c60f1c1d2501e9699e16da7936e3968e37be4ef8f75e64e97159Block Operator
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