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 9687579 Details
Epoch: 455 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 111296497 epoch_slot_no: 99697 block_no: 9687402 slot_leader_id: 8757421 size: 57099 time: 2023-12-18 01:26:28 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xccf9e56c3ead310721f32d3ba6e49f11c168864e3047b719c7b1a4500e3b27fdBlock Operator
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