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 9679500 Details
Epoch: 454 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 111132632 epoch_slot_no: 367832 block_no: 9679323 slot_leader_id: 5937950 size: 24770 time: 2023-12-16 03:55:23 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8112dad2e80b830e4b483f74c1d77b0bcad90cdb35b57777f1caf89f266d13daBlock Operator
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