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 9691431 Details
Epoch: 455 Number of transactions in block: 37 slot_no: 111375033 epoch_slot_no: 178233 block_no: 9691254 slot_leader_id: 5654323 size: 79749 time: 2023-12-18 23:15:24 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x29bf708ba6e0fca9048cbc6c89572e9c33a447afb9f63096d8e908ff07710beaBlock Operator
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