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 9685297 Details
Epoch: 455 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 111249952 epoch_slot_no: 53152 block_no: 9685120 slot_leader_id: 5023414 size: 11374 time: 2023-12-17 12:30:43 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x63823ccdbfcce4238083cd439cda0ad203bb9e957c87547ac6ea95d10d4d9b2bBlock Operator
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