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 9680220 Details
Epoch: 454 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 111147077 epoch_slot_no: 382277 block_no: 9680043 slot_leader_id: 9516157 size: 82859 time: 2023-12-16 07:56:08 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc839e2ce30b78ae3e7f7703f08f1fbc147223b6c8e6d4960474db426193b17adBlock Operator
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