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 9690372 Details
Epoch: 455 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 111353672 epoch_slot_no: 156872 block_no: 9690195 slot_leader_id: 8864321 size: 87092 time: 2023-12-18 17:19:23 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2b2c04072d40ba6b33b28a3d43569b30b09fbfe3708036f27c69f2032715393eBlock Operator
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