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 9686510 Details
Epoch: 455 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 111275023 epoch_slot_no: 78223 block_no: 9686333 slot_leader_id: 4556014 size: 81427 time: 2023-12-17 19:28:34 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6bcebf52477e7eb33fb05c73841693c4644093eb806932a9600e5f3b907f7e27Block Operator
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