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 9696639 Details
Epoch: 455 Number of transactions in block: 69 slot_no: 111481307 epoch_slot_no: 284507 block_no: 9696462 slot_leader_id: 4635124 size: 81273 time: 2023-12-20 04:46:38 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x30b44805561a0bc2ab68e86d37fd17565b59e54216871f3b3990c02d60c1fecaBlock Operator
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