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 9686814 Details
Epoch: 455 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 111281405 epoch_slot_no: 84605 block_no: 9686637 slot_leader_id: 5461729 size: 17038 time: 2023-12-17 21:14:56 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5fb5dbc7cf570e3aa88fcffa8f21dfa8c588aebc7a9eefc7725cfdc3ab7540b0Block Operator
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