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 9694887 Details
Epoch: 455 Number of transactions in block: 58 slot_no: 111446808 epoch_slot_no: 250008 block_no: 9694710 slot_leader_id: 4759508 size: 88520 time: 2023-12-19 19:11:39 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd522f4735f1ea3e200d11d1b9ba07da77bb742ce7523dbb258c5e0e9abba3f41Block Operator
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