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 9686671 Details
Epoch: 455 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 111278416 epoch_slot_no: 81616 block_no: 9686494 slot_leader_id: 6605175 size: 86762 time: 2023-12-17 20:25:07 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xebe9975c1bebea44ec542f248c60057e6da08284c1efe1c46eff19af48294a0aBlock Operator
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