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 9678516 Details
Epoch: 454 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 111113843 epoch_slot_no: 349043 block_no: 9678339 slot_leader_id: 8484836 size: 83562 time: 2023-12-15 22:42:14 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x597cabcbca93c3451caff5fe0d158932a6c35453fdae8e71a47b799f53dfc02eBlock Operator
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