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 9691097 Details
Epoch: 455 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 111368114 epoch_slot_no: 171314 block_no: 9690920 slot_leader_id: 5046163 size: 88285 time: 2023-12-18 21:20:05 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe27c4da8237cf42ec92cdf787b2708e7ce5a1c539787dece675a9b7998f94ee4Block Operator
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