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 9686330 Details
Epoch: 455 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 111271092 epoch_slot_no: 74292 block_no: 9686153 slot_leader_id: 5868201 size: 68709 time: 2023-12-17 18:23:03 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7e60c6a45dd650b38ed1bd0306bbfbd4d01b59dfbf5b6d4586be024c0bc6f0d3Block Operator
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