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 9682014 Details
Epoch: 454 Number of transactions in block: 32 slot_no: 111183879 epoch_slot_no: 419079 block_no: 9681837 slot_leader_id: 5461687 size: 88400 time: 2023-12-16 18:09:30 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6ea19176959fb63e6a307ee2e1643c953d3079ac3e57614e0bfa3c7ceecda54bBlock Operator
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