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 9697079 Details
Epoch: 455 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 111490265 epoch_slot_no: 293465 block_no: 9696902 slot_leader_id: 6392373 size: 16328 time: 2023-12-20 07:15:56 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8c7255f769fc070780ab18f1d9eea6c04ebafa46134a57f248674481d5fa621cBlock Operator
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