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 9681542 Details
Epoch: 454 Number of transactions in block: 42 slot_no: 111174138 epoch_slot_no: 409338 block_no: 9681365 slot_leader_id: 8862828 size: 88039 time: 2023-12-16 15:27:09 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9a734ac64e4cee36e5ef03d450cd58c86b1e830b5862ebb5d4f0fb71e130cfc8Block Operator
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