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 9682073 Details
Epoch: 454 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 111184986 epoch_slot_no: 420186 block_no: 9681896 slot_leader_id: 5195851 size: 87021 time: 2023-12-16 18:27:57 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2f40b12cc9da0ebb59ca81aec743f64e4c01ebc53364844b0aed393e5d2368b7Block Operator
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