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 9682143 Details
Epoch: 454 Number of transactions in block: 33 slot_no: 111186512 epoch_slot_no: 421712 block_no: 9681966 slot_leader_id: 4556102 size: 84624 time: 2023-12-16 18:53:23 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xca3fab4f7c0092e83c61e4f2b5c38e0048e26514b88bbb33db4173c52692baa6Block Operator
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