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 9684862 Details
Epoch: 455 Number of transactions in block: 36 slot_no: 111241325 epoch_slot_no: 44525 block_no: 9684685 slot_leader_id: 4572916 size: 80635 time: 2023-12-17 10:06:56 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8628312ae8792a4bdc8b4798cfd416c99fd2f116470c7e2203ef689b4db76f6fBlock Operator
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