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 9687419 Details
Epoch: 455 Number of transactions in block: 39 slot_no: 111293468 epoch_slot_no: 96668 block_no: 9687242 slot_leader_id: 5409679 size: 88072 time: 2023-12-18 00:35:59 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2cbf5044aae30fb1a030c7a17447b7efec720b8a9c46c6520d5a06be0e862064Block Operator
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