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 9687453 Details
Epoch: 455 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 111294083 epoch_slot_no: 97283 block_no: 9687276 slot_leader_id: 5026921 size: 24898 time: 2023-12-18 00:46:14 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc99269a51ed3212c1723a5462e1ee9b71e4811e93fff5b0c8c722c041644ca5aBlock Operator
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