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 9696390 Details
Epoch: 455 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 111476442 epoch_slot_no: 279642 block_no: 9696213 slot_leader_id: 4556014 size: 1115 time: 2023-12-20 03:25:33 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5ff060a0f0ab10836c48419cd6cfa114654a7c007bf429f9acbabb909611520dBlock Operator
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