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 9688262 Details
Epoch: 455 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 111310046 epoch_slot_no: 113246 block_no: 9688085 slot_leader_id: 9684020 size: 27822 time: 2023-12-18 05:12:17 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x73740f42484da27f8accc371e16ef2d89ad1e0c10c3727ff6a5af8ad7255aaacBlock Operator
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