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 9691407 Details
Epoch: 455 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 111374629 epoch_slot_no: 177829 block_no: 9691230 slot_leader_id: 4584819 size: 34239 time: 2023-12-18 23:08:40 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb495cf6406597c1fccc6eda479cf6e561b9113073bf28ef98793002b2b34184dBlock Operator
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