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 9684614 Details
Epoch: 455 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 111235581 epoch_slot_no: 38781 block_no: 9684437 slot_leader_id: 5850027 size: 81577 time: 2023-12-17 08:31:12 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xda1b1c11ab5a52716bd6fb7f9a64c1d4660551358a25e0b5ce808d6fea582a4aBlock Operator
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