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 9680708 Details
Epoch: 454 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 111157034 epoch_slot_no: 392234 block_no: 9680531 slot_leader_id: 4860264 size: 86703 time: 2023-12-16 10:42:05 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3fdf70bd31766bb78bf50e9df8315999bd0d7081b18165a89e1fb2ec1e75ea35Block Operator
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