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 9688558 Details
Epoch: 455 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 111316004 epoch_slot_no: 119204 block_no: 9688381 slot_leader_id: 9198406 size: 81095 time: 2023-12-18 06:51:35 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc5960d62f83e9e11335aead9e8188ce2a1c9b8c0d04847cfcbc9e1c0547e4901Block Operator
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