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 9691384 Details
Epoch: 455 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 111374174 epoch_slot_no: 177374 block_no: 9691207 slot_leader_id: 7335667 size: 71693 time: 2023-12-18 23:01:05 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4b81e6b95791f61a6e5424676039e89f6798bdc3324d3f9399ce3678f158e57aBlock Operator
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