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 9694913 Details
Epoch: 455 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 111447481 epoch_slot_no: 250681 block_no: 9694736 slot_leader_id: 5643662 size: 82375 time: 2023-12-19 19:22:52 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x461364079ed86659a7e6f49ce8d6a8b745392354f132324729abf60037a817fdBlock Operator
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