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 9677047 Details
Epoch: 454 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 111083561 epoch_slot_no: 318761 block_no: 9676870 slot_leader_id: 5590438 size: 88952 time: 2023-12-15 14:17:32 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe2a9cbdedf64f173a6609dde0fadf641d051c9cbc0f3271d5e53ef302ada6664Block Operator
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