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 9686130 Details
Epoch: 455 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 111267393 epoch_slot_no: 70593 block_no: 9685953 slot_leader_id: 5066676 size: 83679 time: 2023-12-17 17:21:24 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x785a7ea5f0d41a3d18852b1f8955581e4c9200da40d06864f5ae99716fe6be1bBlock Operator
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