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 9695754 Details
Epoch: 455 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 111464110 epoch_slot_no: 267310 block_no: 9695577 slot_leader_id: 5654323 size: 86018 time: 2023-12-20 00:00:01 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x166ea27614097ee0e5146d9f28dbeac40780566372f1ea2c1b31d4902bb54440Block Operator
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