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 9690221 Details
Epoch: 455 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 111350653 epoch_slot_no: 153853 block_no: 9690044 slot_leader_id: 9493430 size: 87433 time: 2023-12-18 16:29:04 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7d340fb71e87ec84dabbf5b98fedfac997f80b13f90a164bb1a6849b97a2ce2dBlock Operator
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