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 9686937 Details
Epoch: 455 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 111283976 epoch_slot_no: 87176 block_no: 9686760 slot_leader_id: 4555464 size: 83461 time: 2023-12-17 21:57:47 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x996fd307e7e747b58961261b4feb96578a01ee65231463e16bfbc503a9ff2126Block Operator
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