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 9678484 Details
Epoch: 454 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 111113295 epoch_slot_no: 348495 block_no: 9678307 slot_leader_id: 7581720 size: 85799 time: 2023-12-15 22:33:06 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe45c9a4c85edbf1a316db797289ba07bf2868e8565de5c82a65521f9edeac063Block Operator
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