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 9689951 Details
Epoch: 455 Number of transactions in block: 35 slot_no: 111345737 epoch_slot_no: 148937 block_no: 9689774 slot_leader_id: 5236443 size: 80626 time: 2023-12-18 15:07:08 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbbfab54eeb41332c895853ccad2023f92f5ec2e7399d9959f5a5a4ce6efdd78cBlock Operator
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