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 9682142 Details
Epoch: 454 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 111186451 epoch_slot_no: 421651 block_no: 9681965 slot_leader_id: 6271615 size: 86601 time: 2023-12-16 18:52:22 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa0ef7579f7c12a806a9c0ad75ab56410f946f69ae70b929a79a7307ea1910601Block Operator
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