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 9680576 Details
Epoch: 454 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 111154197 epoch_slot_no: 389397 block_no: 9680399 slot_leader_id: 5465683 size: 77457 time: 2023-12-16 09:54:48 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2e7a36a85935a9538619ec5cd4b66a670e8703641b007cf1ba5a0c250bf1e062Block Operator
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