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 9679896 Details
Epoch: 454 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 111140294 epoch_slot_no: 375494 block_no: 9679719 slot_leader_id: 4581183 size: 79963 time: 2023-12-16 06:03:05 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x37ea2564ae16157c1a6784334dea13a0c392149d42b0d93f3eb9db2de2468b87Block Operator
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