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 9685718 Details
Epoch: 455 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 111259094 epoch_slot_no: 62294 block_no: 9685541 slot_leader_id: 4753422 size: 84205 time: 2023-12-17 15:03:05 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x16cd6c93e19b11495dabdfb3d1f84ee0cbdf66553b37483275fbcd660c61b22aBlock Operator
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