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 9691348 Details
Epoch: 455 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 111373555 epoch_slot_no: 176755 block_no: 9691171 slot_leader_id: 6447436 size: 87549 time: 2023-12-18 22:50:46 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x761c9ad5cfdcc2c8a0dea370b332ff7f4b53cf404d1a64a1bb114f8139385fe5Block Operator
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