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 9686860 Details
Epoch: 455 Number of transactions in block: 42 slot_no: 111282211 epoch_slot_no: 85411 block_no: 9686683 slot_leader_id: 5083905 size: 88000 time: 2023-12-17 21:28:22 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xeb06ca0a6f42d5685a3dac3ca751cd02de8b50364c2b230a981fc52196396b5bBlock Operator
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