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 9684134 Details
Epoch: 455 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 111225585 epoch_slot_no: 28785 block_no: 9683957 slot_leader_id: 4556341 size: 74803 time: 2023-12-17 05:44:36 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6f315b1a4544b80a8bac73a2842e79ca00a2654ecfc6f554c1bb35b8607331baBlock Operator
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