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 9681978 Details
Epoch: 454 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 111182990 epoch_slot_no: 418190 block_no: 9681801 slot_leader_id: 8901251 size: 81724 time: 2023-12-16 17:54:41 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x999a0b6f80b52ab01230eec917fc04b9ce55ce4cba126eef6175c1a58fe4ace2Block Operator
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