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 9686729 Details
Epoch: 455 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 111279874 epoch_slot_no: 83074 block_no: 9686552 slot_leader_id: 9239624 size: 86712 time: 2023-12-17 20:49:25 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xac55d32de41940633009485bc4f15ae0c3224c5b8bce679250896341dfa572a4Block Operator
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