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 9678270 Details
Epoch: 454 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 111108858 epoch_slot_no: 344058 block_no: 9678093 slot_leader_id: 6795584 size: 88691 time: 2023-12-15 21:19:09 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6c626a313ba7a97db12bef8c9f8e091466308d6ec73822f6f46512af0705c164Block Operator
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