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 9688686 Details
Epoch: 455 Number of transactions in block: 42 slot_no: 111318754 epoch_slot_no: 121954 block_no: 9688509 slot_leader_id: 8757552 size: 88812 time: 2023-12-18 07:37:25 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x405684b435ad901001372be5a1cac9512283a555130d4a877d9d43e71b2eca14Block Operator
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