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 9678941 Details
Epoch: 454 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 111121911 epoch_slot_no: 357111 block_no: 9678764 slot_leader_id: 5004651 size: 80667 time: 2023-12-16 00:56:42 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb16c154b34508ee1e052e656f49621ed7b695e55b39e4b82a53a55ae67f2b670Block Operator
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