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 9686554 Details
Epoch: 455 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 111276193 epoch_slot_no: 79393 block_no: 9686377 slot_leader_id: 4983283 size: 87749 time: 2023-12-17 19:48:04 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8a86ccfb69b59445046e9515386320563b10a11f0a6d02c3bc2ebf39c4213219Block Operator
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