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 9686410 Details
Epoch: 455 Number of transactions in block: 34 slot_no: 111272871 epoch_slot_no: 76071 block_no: 9686233 slot_leader_id: 4753422 size: 88165 time: 2023-12-17 18:52:42 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xeaaef1e983d13e902643c666d1f015970ad0c2aa2a3091478c31cbaed8aa4977Block Operator
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