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 9680344 Details
Epoch: 454 Number of transactions in block: 30 slot_no: 111149543 epoch_slot_no: 384743 block_no: 9680167 slot_leader_id: 4577845 size: 86892 time: 2023-12-16 08:37:14 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb4d5ea46fa80aa9bc031551e086f4c640d14fc883caf750ef47502bd59ef5bf3Block Operator
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