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 9680887 Details
Epoch: 454 Number of transactions in block: 55 slot_no: 111160822 epoch_slot_no: 396022 block_no: 9680710 slot_leader_id: 5127985 size: 87621 time: 2023-12-16 11:45:13 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x585cab85b59c156babc84e67f45d65f616da1ef4a3fa02950aac96bb040aee50Block Operator
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