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 9693058 Details
Epoch: 455 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 111407529 epoch_slot_no: 210729 block_no: 9692881 slot_leader_id: 5355092 size: 88970 time: 2023-12-19 08:17:00 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2312f44e8d6db349b2207b951055a80900f63595d0d6d7253c5e7d555b179ffbBlock Operator
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