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 9692144 Details
Epoch: 455 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 111389183 epoch_slot_no: 192383 block_no: 9691967 slot_leader_id: 5046367 size: 79535 time: 2023-12-19 03:11:14 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5821057ba2f4c719257126bab01c6b192deb483479e00e84779b4bf977afe0eeBlock Operator
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