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 9689577 Details
Epoch: 455 Number of transactions in block: 37 slot_no: 111337378 epoch_slot_no: 140578 block_no: 9689400 slot_leader_id: 7046986 size: 83122 time: 2023-12-18 12:47:49 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8f54bc22969e33e6109489f292de85fb52654635d9c0acfc615ac21549e42d3bBlock Operator
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