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 9689005 Details
Epoch: 455 Number of transactions in block: 32 slot_no: 111325672 epoch_slot_no: 128872 block_no: 9688828 slot_leader_id: 8757384 size: 88026 time: 2023-12-18 09:32:43 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe942cea560dab058f77812e8ee06af2a8e654a2325e222feef74716773e3b0c9Block Operator
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