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 9691698 Details
Epoch: 455 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 111380513 epoch_slot_no: 183713 block_no: 9691521 slot_leader_id: 4968206 size: 87140 time: 2023-12-19 00:46:44 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x408f5e46beed3d47d9ba5839f40bcf80bf8e8f2fefebd4aa3e18f895df664502Block Operator
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