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 9690089 Details
Epoch: 455 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 111348190 epoch_slot_no: 151390 block_no: 9689912 slot_leader_id: 5457724 size: 83760 time: 2023-12-18 15:48:01 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5f4d51241ab08da7922146ec55f7bbf4bfe9ff86f56ab1c0981c2543a9dde590Block Operator
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