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 9692185 Details
Epoch: 455 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 111389687 epoch_slot_no: 192887 block_no: 9692008 slot_leader_id: 4621417 size: 80713 time: 2023-12-19 03:19:38 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9c14a59133323ad9e461569c7c316906fabf5361470c9e86851faf4e281ae0a8Block Operator
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