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 9684340 Details
Epoch: 455 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 111229435 epoch_slot_no: 32635 block_no: 9684163 slot_leader_id: 4555592 size: 65834 time: 2023-12-17 06:48:46 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbca798d4f4477a6250de31c5ae6927fa67deb2d1c28e5c26b0c92c0924f75128Block Operator
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