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 9682345 Details
Epoch: 454 Number of transactions in block: 34 slot_no: 111190770 epoch_slot_no: 425970 block_no: 9682168 slot_leader_id: 5573897 size: 88679 time: 2023-12-16 20:04:21 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3ee920b582c17e301be72be83ecb4cf21062ee706e7206019e5c5bbd68f93527Block Operator
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