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 9686451 Details
Epoch: 455 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 111273879 epoch_slot_no: 77079 block_no: 9686274 slot_leader_id: 8862828 size: 82564 time: 2023-12-17 19:09:30 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa40d27b43327de7308e887085e3746b52280744d1e796f296b7e83e70d5e0990Block Operator
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