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 9689342 Details
Epoch: 455 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 111332748 epoch_slot_no: 135948 block_no: 9689165 slot_leader_id: 4564259 size: 2077 time: 2023-12-18 11:30:39 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9319721d1e8ad4c4bb442bcc27bb572a555b1b5d2442c224d37cee390f824ccfBlock Operator
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