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 9686266 Details
Epoch: 455 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 111269767 epoch_slot_no: 72967 block_no: 9686089 slot_leader_id: 5570484 size: 84256 time: 2023-12-17 18:00:58 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbc26285a749370c96f033cbf08272639969d6912ee35c3973aeaa37607613592Block Operator
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