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 9687581 Details
Epoch: 455 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 111296530 epoch_slot_no: 99730 block_no: 9687404 slot_leader_id: 5101102 size: 77628 time: 2023-12-18 01:27:01 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8498eac0f317dc703e61fadd3b0e4a77efa100d24199f0f5976f4a703baefabdBlock Operator
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