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 9677609 Details
Epoch: 454 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 111095830 epoch_slot_no: 331030 block_no: 9677432 slot_leader_id: 5904986 size: 85480 time: 2023-12-15 17:42:01 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7a0aff4856383e53ebbf6fd80930761f9bdb38045900d652ab64bdce6ecbd76bBlock Operator
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