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 9677794 Details
Epoch: 454 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 111099329 epoch_slot_no: 334529 block_no: 9677617 slot_leader_id: 6496682 size: 88516 time: 2023-12-15 18:40:20 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xaaaea6f9b9cd055948efe24bb68288389fb3c03e53fa98799a5110fcf9721ca1Block Operator
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