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 9686614 Details
Epoch: 455 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 111277246 epoch_slot_no: 80446 block_no: 9686437 slot_leader_id: 4555427 size: 86488 time: 2023-12-17 20:05:37 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x14804c7b567d797ec4f93012426b23de2f387d3871a3f5276cf2dc633a6873f9Block Operator
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