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 9696470 Details
Epoch: 455 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 111477831 epoch_slot_no: 281031 block_no: 9696293 slot_leader_id: 6542599 size: 88085 time: 2023-12-20 03:48:42 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x496c05c5644927e9edd5b099f123bb2af6aa3b6879f5a4a0c372126cd18854bdBlock Operator
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