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 9689119 Details
Epoch: 455 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 111328092 epoch_slot_no: 131292 block_no: 9688942 slot_leader_id: 4900604 size: 45068 time: 2023-12-18 10:13:03 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfb42be66ef3ca55b0538c9c69c4f9b55f16b286b45f1817f89e481feb8d5b7bfBlock Operator
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