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 9683023 Details
Epoch: 455 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 111203700 epoch_slot_no: 6900 block_no: 9682846 slot_leader_id: 8862828 size: 80555 time: 2023-12-16 23:39:51 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9f6b73a00120a6cf269094a939a61cb437658c7af6eb0db8fcf30ff2c7695814Block Operator
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