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 9687034 Details
Epoch: 455 Number of transactions in block: 48 slot_no: 111285883 epoch_slot_no: 89083 block_no: 9686857 slot_leader_id: 6204553 size: 80829 time: 2023-12-17 22:29:34 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x66ada5c0d2e3cbd7c4be775f8f9d563936b4bea312dac1598e98e6ea8d1da83dBlock Operator
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