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 9688603 Details
Epoch: 455 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 111317230 epoch_slot_no: 120430 block_no: 9688426 slot_leader_id: 6204553 size: 70093 time: 2023-12-18 07:12:01 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd628cd933d2e76f63cb6ff7b6601b406b7ca11f8674f55e52c5ebb3221e7154aBlock Operator
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