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 9681368 Details
Epoch: 454 Number of transactions in block: 49 slot_no: 111170136 epoch_slot_no: 405336 block_no: 9681191 slot_leader_id: 4943882 size: 83219 time: 2023-12-16 14:20:27 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf0b9d353ed757f3973509c63ce00d307a989b4ca713b6613b8560824d5a9a269Block Operator
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