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 9695294 Details
Epoch: 455 Number of transactions in block: 33 slot_no: 111455039 epoch_slot_no: 258239 block_no: 9695117 slot_leader_id: 5069862 size: 88099 time: 2023-12-19 21:28:50 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe9d0c0fdbf3f5e2348a9799d9a04932e6004286063d8d2dfeb8a64698ea9c095Block Operator
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