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 9676789 Details
Epoch: 454 Number of transactions in block: 48 slot_no: 111077922 epoch_slot_no: 313122 block_no: 9676612 slot_leader_id: 5839188 size: 79455 time: 2023-12-15 12:43:33 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x874212320727c347daef87c1fb77fc610e37ffc6fd8e9162fa263694df7199bcBlock Operator
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