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 9686627 Details
Epoch: 455 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 111277532 epoch_slot_no: 80732 block_no: 9686450 slot_leader_id: 4567594 size: 38430 time: 2023-12-17 20:10:23 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xef1830aa6f536b2523caf627ecadfe99381e3c7fd1ddd0fb5242b208fc762a19Block Operator
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