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 9685218 Details
Epoch: 455 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 111248445 epoch_slot_no: 51645 block_no: 9685041 slot_leader_id: 8341074 size: 48363 time: 2023-12-17 12:05:36 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1e22a2a86db329bd5576dad7d0048602a0da91ddf8d2688a9f3b67f1245465cdBlock Operator
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