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 9677318 Details
Epoch: 454 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 111089371 epoch_slot_no: 324571 block_no: 9677141 slot_leader_id: 6207674 size: 80054 time: 2023-12-15 15:54:22 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9ee7dafd45601221b6d2c859864ac59781be7f29b285467eb9e52d57904c494bBlock Operator
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