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 9686538 Details
Epoch: 455 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 111275732 epoch_slot_no: 78932 block_no: 9686361 slot_leader_id: 9684456 size: 70653 time: 2023-12-17 19:40:23 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc0d772c9a6b0e54ede95bd5464d523cb7114589d6631ee508fb0a861bf9d5fe8Block Operator
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