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 9688681 Details
Epoch: 455 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 111318610 epoch_slot_no: 121810 block_no: 9688504 slot_leader_id: 4561812 size: 79219 time: 2023-12-18 07:35:01 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x17df2f72e2bd8c18a4225f815fc6bbe2f54a0f2a95f2160311945bd7d20741b8Block Operator
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