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 9686366 Details
Epoch: 455 Number of transactions in block: 32 slot_no: 111271876 epoch_slot_no: 75076 block_no: 9686189 slot_leader_id: 5082420 size: 88919 time: 2023-12-17 18:36:07 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4a965546fc94636519f96aa16d5c27c77116d7570aaad5e2b3ad281b64aab01dBlock Operator
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