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 9694124 Details
Epoch: 455 Number of transactions in block: 45 slot_no: 111430459 epoch_slot_no: 233659 block_no: 9693947 slot_leader_id: 4566202 size: 83218 time: 2023-12-19 14:39:10 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf0dd62edc291209f15bf21eaa48b75ff4a9c8912b58bd3e618ad331d800f3f17Block Operator
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