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 9686440 Details
Epoch: 455 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 111273529 epoch_slot_no: 76729 block_no: 9686263 slot_leader_id: 7046986 size: 86165 time: 2023-12-17 19:03:40 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6f0d2c72e3e4687ed790fc5fee0b4d92042be4c307ad8b7a2e09705e752dfc34Block Operator
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