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 9692055 Details
Epoch: 455 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 111387364 epoch_slot_no: 190564 block_no: 9691878 slot_leader_id: 7046459 size: 78615 time: 2023-12-19 02:40:55 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe104f8f26936a9b139ed501e7fcb4d7f334182c998be71ef7e3fd89c1d23c70cBlock Operator
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