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 9692382 Details
Epoch: 455 Number of transactions in block: 35 slot_no: 111393546 epoch_slot_no: 196746 block_no: 9692205 slot_leader_id: 8844515 size: 78328 time: 2023-12-19 04:23:57 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x66966b9dc91c41ab28eb92801bebd78a0c4248546d3dc8e0d6394049520f8da8Block Operator
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