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 9687681 Details
Epoch: 455 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 111298479 epoch_slot_no: 101679 block_no: 9687504 slot_leader_id: 8157918 size: 69981 time: 2023-12-18 01:59:30 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x633e9159ceca7821c86a664b29e44f2b1a634a0d78d1f7ea7ff380bbab84ae1aBlock Operator
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