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 9687692 Details
Epoch: 455 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 111298660 epoch_slot_no: 101860 block_no: 9687515 slot_leader_id: 5023414 size: 23163 time: 2023-12-18 02:02:31 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xce65fb3d8338505c428419dae9b91419b9b3cf44087c8eb42db6bae7d46c7d81Block Operator
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