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 9695322 Details
Epoch: 455 Number of transactions in block: 38 slot_no: 111455888 epoch_slot_no: 259088 block_no: 9695145 slot_leader_id: 5679081 size: 81414 time: 2023-12-19 21:42:59 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xef718a4f6f4ff5d6af9121c68a5410ccdf58b29cbee05ba4a9340e4464b738bdBlock Operator
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