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 9696052 Details
Epoch: 455 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 111469853 epoch_slot_no: 273053 block_no: 9695875 slot_leader_id: 7123775 size: 88889 time: 2023-12-20 01:35:44 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x277d93fdf393f44fcc9dea2537605da1375ff220438e0e03065bc7a38e43f487Block Operator
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