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 9683872 Details
Epoch: 455 Number of transactions in block: 37 slot_no: 111220382 epoch_slot_no: 23582 block_no: 9683695 slot_leader_id: 8484583 size: 57428 time: 2023-12-17 04:17:53 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb82aa960df8ab7144923d5a3f93ad01af80f3e0fe4278d12f6ef8b6f9c4f48c1Block Operator
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