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 9694704 Details
Epoch: 455 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 111442899 epoch_slot_no: 246099 block_no: 9694527 slot_leader_id: 4867807 size: 80293 time: 2023-12-19 18:06:30 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa4ceacb6cbd8f9fdb01e3b04c3ec57ebff94b8a150b3d24da9d52a45310248e1Block Operator
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