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 9689855 Details
Epoch: 455 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 111343586 epoch_slot_no: 146786 block_no: 9689678 slot_leader_id: 5355092 size: 45031 time: 2023-12-18 14:31:17 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdb1664db0234ea5595c81a1362e70d41b0482cebe3080920cdafb8c16cb00fd3Block Operator
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