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 9695540 Details
Epoch: 455 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 111460088 epoch_slot_no: 263288 block_no: 9695363 slot_leader_id: 6037890 size: 84538 time: 2023-12-19 22:52:59 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x29b43eb47bb4c9d29283aa1efe2ada45f08b770499d8225a03a374bfa43f0de1Block Operator
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