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 9677660 Details
Epoch: 454 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 111096799 epoch_slot_no: 331999 block_no: 9677483 slot_leader_id: 5023567 size: 82789 time: 2023-12-15 17:58:10 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x583b5fcf1b5f6719db93b603e00fb5946c8b2cafd72f00364deecaab17a789c1Block Operator
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