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 9696612 Details
Epoch: 455 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 111480719 epoch_slot_no: 283919 block_no: 9696435 slot_leader_id: 7046472 size: 87699 time: 2023-12-20 04:36:50 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x02ec73f3b77d18d329ee04f1ae7be988b46537dc6f2c67ad05e5c695ca446e1aBlock Operator
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