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 9692768 Details
Epoch: 455 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 111401847 epoch_slot_no: 205047 block_no: 9692591 slot_leader_id: 5325312 size: 70703 time: 2023-12-19 06:42:18 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd6d03cf72234bee36e90c7d4e347d76d85e8048f0a4774ac4e4b109e3247ab5aBlock Operator
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