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 9679164 Details
Epoch: 454 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 111126429 epoch_slot_no: 361629 block_no: 9678987 slot_leader_id: 5581328 size: 87398 time: 2023-12-16 02:12:00 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa167b3f289671e40697f468b8610919c67da4a650f847fb9d97d171318a91548Block Operator
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