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 9682455 Details
Epoch: 454 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 111192752 epoch_slot_no: 427952 block_no: 9682278 slot_leader_id: 5450492 size: 88758 time: 2023-12-16 20:37:23 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8b1ee8146bf6b9ec309943eca01901acb432c5adb71bcd7f2a5dce761aacf4e5Block Operator
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