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 9695154 Details
Epoch: 455 Number of transactions in block: 37 slot_no: 111452200 epoch_slot_no: 255400 block_no: 9694977 slot_leader_id: 9023452 size: 82463 time: 2023-12-19 20:41:31 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x199e9efd5682bbcccc6d97b7a3890d5ec28679e45d83b24434a31be7c1cf4ec6Block Operator
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