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 9695091 Details
Epoch: 455 Number of transactions in block: 66 slot_no: 111450970 epoch_slot_no: 254170 block_no: 9694914 slot_leader_id: 7046639 size: 80782 time: 2023-12-19 20:21:01 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4e8b56ae2e57cad2e51a549ac6d25b5b4bad8e1cb62c4328828800344726231aBlock Operator
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