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 9690839 Details
Epoch: 455 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 111362643 epoch_slot_no: 165843 block_no: 9690662 slot_leader_id: 5023567 size: 85012 time: 2023-12-18 19:48:54 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x776b7b9f716a5b44b805cb2080dcbc371b57b17473d0a55255cdb1b33bb48d82Block Operator
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