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 9679126 Details
Epoch: 454 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 111125652 epoch_slot_no: 360852 block_no: 9678949 slot_leader_id: 4558237 size: 86943 time: 2023-12-16 01:59:03 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1d7b55dd487e435ab6aac652a2b5414acd1f996671fb7b76583910e0eedb6405Block Operator
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