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 9696289 Details
Epoch: 455 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 111474469 epoch_slot_no: 277669 block_no: 9696112 slot_leader_id: 5766824 size: 62518 time: 2023-12-20 02:52:40 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd1c488ff15a0749db312453d4928f6dbc3dc1df8d0e01afe1a25a9dd5597434aBlock Operator
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