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 9696544 Details
Epoch: 455 Number of transactions in block: 34 slot_no: 111479435 epoch_slot_no: 282635 block_no: 9696367 slot_leader_id: 9106888 size: 80890 time: 2023-12-20 04:15:26 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd04c1133a7b773e49241dc1d483d309715f5b23607a62f10c337578de3a8f958Block Operator
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