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 9689004 Details
Epoch: 455 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 111325630 epoch_slot_no: 128830 block_no: 9688827 slot_leader_id: 8047028 size: 7285 time: 2023-12-18 09:32:01 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb9c72ac9750be88b2e3fc99a98e54e2e3fabaa8890ef4709ea1aa21b4de0a785Block Operator
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