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 9687431 Details
Epoch: 455 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 111293655 epoch_slot_no: 96855 block_no: 9687254 slot_leader_id: 4555592 size: 57622 time: 2023-12-18 00:39:06 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x47296e57727faddcd88025c1b3556d68549f4e5b1a4743874a9b582b641a387bBlock Operator
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