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 9696142 Details
Epoch: 455 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 111471574 epoch_slot_no: 274774 block_no: 9695965 slot_leader_id: 6433274 size: 43679 time: 2023-12-20 02:04:25 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdb50efd2e264c5b04a49c44db72fda7100a7f919fce3e1c694f553136025c0ccBlock Operator
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