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 9680817 Details
Epoch: 454 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 111159338 epoch_slot_no: 394538 block_no: 9680640 slot_leader_id: 8464789 size: 81956 time: 2023-12-16 11:20:29 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb1dacdc0bd8d76220f9985fbb9a9b1fd21e3623223eeaab3e2d64d4f4d53dc53Block Operator
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