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 9694008 Details
Epoch: 455 Number of transactions in block: 32 slot_no: 111427903 epoch_slot_no: 231103 block_no: 9693831 slot_leader_id: 7046639 size: 82751 time: 2023-12-19 13:56:34 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdf7a1a7347f3b9982640d59aa796dc8767a11168d870db9817628d2544823aabBlock Operator
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