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 9678545 Details
Epoch: 454 Number of transactions in block: 42 slot_no: 111114496 epoch_slot_no: 349696 block_no: 9678368 slot_leader_id: 7920586 size: 82840 time: 2023-12-15 22:53:07 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9f7ff642c3d87340aeed99ce9f6ab82668845753b902b4f8810048e57861c16eBlock Operator
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