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 9690674 Details
Epoch: 455 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 111359425 epoch_slot_no: 162625 block_no: 9690497 slot_leader_id: 8737170 size: 82597 time: 2023-12-18 18:55:16 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7266e77533fac8b47631d906cf21401345f0f2c1f7fbd7b4c6974c883fa61ebcBlock Operator
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