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 9685409 Details
Epoch: 455 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 111252626 epoch_slot_no: 55826 block_no: 9685232 slot_leader_id: 7046600 size: 86573 time: 2023-12-17 13:15:17 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa245275dbd7ed034902fa6a460ee4efa99b09b158adf09ad5bbdd979689c663bBlock Operator
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