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 9682595 Details
Epoch: 454 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 111195331 epoch_slot_no: 430531 block_no: 9682418 slot_leader_id: 4555561 size: 87490 time: 2023-12-16 21:20:22 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf48e45aefbfb50f28a6512055aeb4a6d55a84d4a9ee22332a3c39bd0034cd85aBlock Operator
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