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 9694165 Details
Epoch: 455 Number of transactions in block: 42 slot_no: 111431457 epoch_slot_no: 234657 block_no: 9693988 slot_leader_id: 5019893 size: 79488 time: 2023-12-19 14:55:48 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x81ebe47b7b24ff5108f5bd30adb6be09b02ec3314658cc56bbfa4df72dbc2ddbBlock Operator
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