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 9682693 Details
Epoch: 455 Number of transactions in block: 43 slot_no: 111197307 epoch_slot_no: 507 block_no: 9682516 slot_leader_id: 4560076 size: 88515 time: 2023-12-16 21:53:18 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6e5d862bff28b64dca86d0ed74720a118284e75beeb0a803e60a25d4b74f99bdBlock Operator
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