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 9694657 Details
Epoch: 455 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 111442113 epoch_slot_no: 245313 block_no: 9694480 slot_leader_id: 5850027 size: 88309 time: 2023-12-19 17:53:24 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x78cba9fe3222fcf3fffde5c45491a14437cc3ead417f144a5a6db54ded0ad28bBlock Operator
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