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 9678420 Details
Epoch: 454 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 111112069 epoch_slot_no: 347269 block_no: 9678243 slot_leader_id: 5593863 size: 83984 time: 2023-12-15 22:12:40 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x62f20e88308b44fa815073e823aa70c61cfbc5229696f9d84bec6495bb435afcBlock Operator
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