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 9686686 Details
Epoch: 455 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 111278708 epoch_slot_no: 81908 block_no: 9686509 slot_leader_id: 5293507 size: 41550 time: 2023-12-17 20:29:59 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcb1a5d2524cca507c8a34cad7965ee53131c29f3cdbfe8c345b714e811231a39Block Operator
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