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 9683713 Details
Epoch: 455 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 111217478 epoch_slot_no: 20678 block_no: 9683536 slot_leader_id: 4561601 size: 81645 time: 2023-12-17 03:29:29 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x13fd69d25d76d32e307435f8e10a4ff5acf985f821294f1f82f2ba73735faa09Block Operator
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