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 9686917 Details
Epoch: 455 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 111283369 epoch_slot_no: 86569 block_no: 9686740 slot_leader_id: 8968645 size: 48703 time: 2023-12-17 21:47:40 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x74607ea0f11c75c13bc25201bfa61f3c3bc7aeefbac7567a9b3bf13b364d245aBlock Operator
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