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 9695170 Details
Epoch: 455 Number of transactions in block: 69 slot_no: 111452507 epoch_slot_no: 255707 block_no: 9694993 slot_leader_id: 4652935 size: 86295 time: 2023-12-19 20:46:38 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd6c99e6e902c495ebc8341fabae2edbf1a36d342b4d72234d0bd31e7c3693a7cBlock Operator
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