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 9695203 Details
Epoch: 455 Number of transactions in block: 51 slot_no: 111453055 epoch_slot_no: 256255 block_no: 9695026 slot_leader_id: 4568891 size: 84429 time: 2023-12-19 20:55:46 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xffe071f6ca40603c4e5ae9297cc70ec748dd17fcf300fabb5bce991f61f29016Block Operator
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