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 9677595 Details
Epoch: 454 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 111095576 epoch_slot_no: 330776 block_no: 9677418 slot_leader_id: 5988428 size: 85255 time: 2023-12-15 17:37:47 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x507bcadc34edbb2c09ac433a6527335edb466177e92563c506ea00ff606a9d1aBlock Operator
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