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 9677275 Details
Epoch: 454 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 111088479 epoch_slot_no: 323679 block_no: 9677098 slot_leader_id: 6830067 size: 69679 time: 2023-12-15 15:39:30 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe84718fc589c834df45a7011e39efffa24ee984ea065d9551fb0f23f91c8a950Block Operator
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