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 9684903 Details
Epoch: 455 Number of transactions in block: 38 slot_no: 111242128 epoch_slot_no: 45328 block_no: 9684726 slot_leader_id: 7046986 size: 88183 time: 2023-12-17 10:20:19 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf93b9ae4d5f002e3d30679a14d44f8f0f00c0050b7f32a98bd9f3453a6c17874Block Operator
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