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 9686980 Details
Epoch: 455 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 111284993 epoch_slot_no: 88193 block_no: 9686803 slot_leader_id: 5412888 size: 3736 time: 2023-12-17 22:14:44 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9c940ed7f91e24331476ee01db0d4bdcab50fbeadd054ae4bfc5800e14c093c2Block Operator
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