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 9690414 Details
Epoch: 455 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 111354482 epoch_slot_no: 157682 block_no: 9690237 slot_leader_id: 5850027 size: 87581 time: 2023-12-18 17:32:53 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x978706078063809990d1b9f867cfb010df02520d800957ba6c69b7b24ed99ad3Block Operator
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