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 9688246 Details
Epoch: 455 Number of transactions in block: 39 slot_no: 111309691 epoch_slot_no: 112891 block_no: 9688069 slot_leader_id: 4605544 size: 78795 time: 2023-12-18 05:06:22 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1a573d3f773eab9ed6500c08d3e4bf02948595aa6a3f741b1092d63207eb85efBlock Operator
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