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 9680647 Details
Epoch: 454 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 111155764 epoch_slot_no: 390964 block_no: 9680470 slot_leader_id: 5533593 size: 22172 time: 2023-12-16 10:20:55 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x908e993ba79b92a7704f9053fad63e3bd86518bbab921383a00480baec3639ccBlock Operator
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