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 9683033 Details
Epoch: 455 Number of transactions in block: 59 slot_no: 111204000 epoch_slot_no: 7200 block_no: 9682856 slot_leader_id: 4557910 size: 88349 time: 2023-12-16 23:44:51 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x62c78858147d3bc8f5bfc9a5a491885dc3653af6201af0de5658745f4a1c799fBlock Operator
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