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 9678006 Details
Epoch: 454 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 111103288 epoch_slot_no: 338488 block_no: 9677829 slot_leader_id: 5644002 size: 88961 time: 2023-12-15 19:46:19 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb902488f60a841f8569982fc5cabc3a70c84a342635e0910bd7c29cfa4d87bfbBlock Operator
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