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 9680459 Details
Epoch: 454 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 111151895 epoch_slot_no: 387095 block_no: 9680282 slot_leader_id: 4556014 size: 85611 time: 2023-12-16 09:16:26 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6eff5ade397821a678866e9cd46ddfd4b34a8c458c0ad9e8a2cb75212fdd5e8bBlock Operator
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