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 9695377 Details
Epoch: 455 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 111456832 epoch_slot_no: 260032 block_no: 9695200 slot_leader_id: 7046459 size: 85091 time: 2023-12-19 21:58:43 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa117019220eeff4087f5e75809e3c193aedf270a60569826d1e06f1e3dcf7f36Block Operator
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