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 9685842 Details
Epoch: 455 Number of transactions in block: 47 slot_no: 111261712 epoch_slot_no: 64912 block_no: 9685665 slot_leader_id: 4567284 size: 84377 time: 2023-12-17 15:46:43 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd1a372f97f4d0d51184c6dfca49b6202fbb962aee5804681091bd4adcf819850Block Operator
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