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 9679428 Details
Epoch: 454 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 111131298 epoch_slot_no: 366498 block_no: 9679251 slot_leader_id: 4981421 size: 47043 time: 2023-12-16 03:33:09 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x01787d833a22ff4f932727ead94c9195003ee854cd342b5c4b9b323e92c5aef4Block Operator
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