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 9683562 Details
Epoch: 455 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 111214418 epoch_slot_no: 17618 block_no: 9683385 slot_leader_id: 4556014 size: 81644 time: 2023-12-17 02:38:29 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc43d026327fc317cdc878522d9f0d1f361c6df144437fdc35188454ef07d9075Block Operator
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