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 9685265 Details
Epoch: 455 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 111249290 epoch_slot_no: 52490 block_no: 9685088 slot_leader_id: 6204553 size: 10159 time: 2023-12-17 12:19:41 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x217095aff594f489b46630d0f0dad928ed0ed492536ee136379436cd7cfc5e64Block Operator
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