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 9694149 Details
Epoch: 455 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 111431081 epoch_slot_no: 234281 block_no: 9693972 slot_leader_id: 8967253 size: 73526 time: 2023-12-19 14:49:32 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4a34ee146303db1ce9ec92d37aa1399c33a13f814a40ef140ea9dfd672cd8c85Block Operator
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