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 9687238 Details
Epoch: 455 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 111289858 epoch_slot_no: 93058 block_no: 9687061 slot_leader_id: 4556014 size: 69800 time: 2023-12-17 23:35:49 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x656b887ba4065e4f3aca2a5d44d45acb8660e96d8a5d7cc5c14cadf8bb286aaeBlock Operator
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