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 9685734 Details
Epoch: 455 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 111259477 epoch_slot_no: 62677 block_no: 9685557 slot_leader_id: 7046945 size: 83454 time: 2023-12-17 15:09:28 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xeec3bbd8d9b4871c2df7c14f73edacd39d53d94b0dc4649aa1377a458d47c375Block Operator
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