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 9691064 Details
Epoch: 455 Number of transactions in block: 37 slot_no: 111367541 epoch_slot_no: 170741 block_no: 9690887 slot_leader_id: 4583947 size: 86583 time: 2023-12-18 21:10:32 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd97e188a65ac14174697c6129adf41ee6ff5a2af47dac6387460b5851040ae2dBlock Operator
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