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 9680901 Details
Epoch: 454 Number of transactions in block: 42 slot_no: 111161015 epoch_slot_no: 396215 block_no: 9680724 slot_leader_id: 7046986 size: 71731 time: 2023-12-16 11:48:26 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd8655ec3a54e590e0ad0f7818a9356d993fb5103014a34ae21340d2cca0de9bcBlock Operator
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