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 9687136 Details
Epoch: 455 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 111287704 epoch_slot_no: 90904 block_no: 9686959 slot_leader_id: 4555884 size: 88204 time: 2023-12-17 22:59:55 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0852329a7819bba41775861388283f55c3a1461fa63dbbc6b6a2025e1d0b93a5Block Operator
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