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 9694648 Details
Epoch: 455 Number of transactions in block: 44 slot_no: 111441935 epoch_slot_no: 245135 block_no: 9694471 slot_leader_id: 4581183 size: 83479 time: 2023-12-19 17:50:26 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6976d5891c3c15385c9cd60c06f743bbfe53093fa5ecdb8a0f5240b3ac3ce178Block Operator
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