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 9681893 Details
Epoch: 454 Number of transactions in block: 33 slot_no: 111181008 epoch_slot_no: 416208 block_no: 9681716 slot_leader_id: 7046459 size: 83954 time: 2023-12-16 17:21:39 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9a0505caf1418a5754a5d98156f91bc535fdc016d5c1e37590851d1b1c7756d0Block Operator
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