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 9696950 Details
Epoch: 455 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 111487431 epoch_slot_no: 290631 block_no: 9696773 slot_leader_id: 7356967 size: 29791 time: 2023-12-20 06:28:42 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x228d69e2095f3c2c3f667b7acf650be1ed91e28ec5ec11716d77149924b25e1eBlock Operator
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