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 9697052 Details
Epoch: 455 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 111489727 epoch_slot_no: 292927 block_no: 9696875 slot_leader_id: 9008880 size: 39542 time: 2023-12-20 07:06:58 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x542c40bb418683ffc3e798f03447077fa968215a7a214be145a927543c555d75Block Operator
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