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 9683931 Details
Epoch: 455 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 111221485 epoch_slot_no: 24685 block_no: 9683754 slot_leader_id: 5450492 size: 86736 time: 2023-12-17 04:36:16 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x29691fd1f89d29967a23ac036e77bd6b07833c36bb869e2afac08f14b1ce98b8Block Operator
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