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 9685710 Details
Epoch: 455 Number of transactions in block: 50 slot_no: 111258901 epoch_slot_no: 62101 block_no: 9685533 slot_leader_id: 4698187 size: 80993 time: 2023-12-17 14:59:52 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x946464f9339398aae6c962d34cb1f3b98250ee992f3c2ba46aacff2dff272662Block Operator
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