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 9687693 Details
Epoch: 455 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 111298668 epoch_slot_no: 101868 block_no: 9687516 slot_leader_id: 8590036 size: 60382 time: 2023-12-18 02:02:39 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x005bec7571dfb91aa8a12950ee75a3850bd556c5556121713c2c901e7a8728daBlock Operator
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