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 9681972 Details
Epoch: 454 Number of transactions in block: 30 slot_no: 111182944 epoch_slot_no: 418144 block_no: 9681795 slot_leader_id: 6037890 size: 68796 time: 2023-12-16 17:53:55 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0159864fef110dd1e8c5f5dab2b14c764cc348f3bdab76a6fc4c89f0e72880f9Block Operator
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