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 9683350 Details
Epoch: 455 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 111210117 epoch_slot_no: 13317 block_no: 9683173 slot_leader_id: 8757421 size: 15192 time: 2023-12-17 01:26:48 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x958b5aa4a2f9f6e86f94e57ca4a7dce1e57fd9c04c09beb5d9866091fa0f8de8Block Operator
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