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 9676877 Details
Epoch: 454 Number of transactions in block: 33 slot_no: 111079676 epoch_slot_no: 314876 block_no: 9676700 slot_leader_id: 6618191 size: 84473 time: 2023-12-15 13:12:47 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x417e434fd2843225a4495611f0b9fac118cdbf651f4ad688951877bd01b673f5Block Operator
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