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 9686782 Details
Epoch: 455 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 111280858 epoch_slot_no: 84058 block_no: 9686605 slot_leader_id: 4559410 size: 81487 time: 2023-12-17 21:05:49 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcec27555f6eb50d2f3ed1d6414bd43f62ce9b5349f03cbbd6f763349c79425f2Block Operator
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