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 9686834 Details
Epoch: 455 Number of transactions in block: 35 slot_no: 111281729 epoch_slot_no: 84929 block_no: 9686657 slot_leader_id: 5530107 size: 88832 time: 2023-12-17 21:20:20 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x57327a9ff1f82f63f17f558c3c938c0d941c31ffb860228479c26ed18bef0fd0Block Operator
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