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 9686541 Details
Epoch: 455 Number of transactions in block: 36 slot_no: 111275864 epoch_slot_no: 79064 block_no: 9686364 slot_leader_id: 4809597 size: 83169 time: 2023-12-17 19:42:35 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd24699a5a167725af3f91cfdfab6cf32cebd04b1f14e57cf08a5e263c4799d2bBlock Operator
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