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 9677892 Details
Epoch: 454 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 111100964 epoch_slot_no: 336164 block_no: 9677715 slot_leader_id: 4556341 size: 87176 time: 2023-12-15 19:07:35 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x559a843de7545d9b67a7d5096ff54ddc61a9f9afa3b28fdf9e8dd80d6948859bBlock Operator
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