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 9696512 Details
Epoch: 455 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 111478726 epoch_slot_no: 281926 block_no: 9696335 slot_leader_id: 4837061 size: 43918 time: 2023-12-20 04:03:37 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd2f03b4c8e07c28074579632acdfd78fbff4f8a09de8501324c2d9da4a90dc5aBlock Operator
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