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 9695177 Details
Epoch: 455 Number of transactions in block: 34 slot_no: 111452624 epoch_slot_no: 255824 block_no: 9695000 slot_leader_id: 7046439 size: 85048 time: 2023-12-19 20:48:35 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x63fa99618b31037e9ded623a7336cd7e3c63156a1da00c75edfcf3ab63b6c173Block Operator
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