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 9696403 Details
Epoch: 455 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 111476784 epoch_slot_no: 279984 block_no: 9696226 slot_leader_id: 4964312 size: 2113 time: 2023-12-20 03:31:15 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xded6501d55dcf00599ef773d52f7e29b3077647a6975b5885a50f599f92e774aBlock Operator
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