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 9696496 Details
Epoch: 455 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 111478419 epoch_slot_no: 281619 block_no: 9696319 slot_leader_id: 5003953 size: 26891 time: 2023-12-20 03:58:30 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2f5e51ec4b7ffecf660c76463bd19d9d9b2e556b526daa634c2fd827754bfbe0Block Operator
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