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 9685826 Details
Epoch: 455 Number of transactions in block: 35 slot_no: 111261247 epoch_slot_no: 64447 block_no: 9685649 slot_leader_id: 7335667 size: 85634 time: 2023-12-17 15:38:58 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe4c11a102a99c8f10d972ed63a389b6b343afa059531d50c0a9ff63888f23693Block Operator
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