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 9678016 Details
Epoch: 454 Number of transactions in block: 38 slot_no: 111103443 epoch_slot_no: 338643 block_no: 9677839 slot_leader_id: 6491477 size: 88403 time: 2023-12-15 19:48:54 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xef16db2cf839a2f17a798da176036702d75be63871d95dce580d027c02c82a8fBlock Operator
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