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 9686212 Details
Epoch: 455 Number of transactions in block: 37 slot_no: 111268874 epoch_slot_no: 72074 block_no: 9686035 slot_leader_id: 4968206 size: 80871 time: 2023-12-17 17:46:05 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe33701ca5105f8eec7897eff9e5eeebaf1b4d33e64559f1b478644857ef1223aBlock Operator
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