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 9682855 Details
Epoch: 455 Number of transactions in block: 33 slot_no: 111200374 epoch_slot_no: 3574 block_no: 9682678 slot_leader_id: 5026560 size: 79895 time: 2023-12-16 22:44:25 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd21c400a1be936b82e6f2c56d5f47db04e79337c0c0352d6846a0931f83443efBlock Operator
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