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 9688639 Details
Epoch: 455 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 111317857 epoch_slot_no: 121057 block_no: 9688462 slot_leader_id: 4580757 size: 32736 time: 2023-12-18 07:22:28 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5733984e28d05912997849f3a2f2feff57c87ffd9f3f19fe2bae79447f8763f1Block Operator
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