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 9689657 Details
Epoch: 455 Number of transactions in block: 33 slot_no: 111338915 epoch_slot_no: 142115 block_no: 9689480 slot_leader_id: 4558758 size: 86356 time: 2023-12-18 13:13:26 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x92eb2b1c63ff7f1d7a6188fd068d20aa87c390a3caae57b139225226a93f580aBlock Operator
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