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 9697080 Details
Epoch: 455 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 111490286 epoch_slot_no: 293486 block_no: 9696903 slot_leader_id: 6447436 size: 72138 time: 2023-12-20 07:16:17 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x44f50715b815a37042f5597d7c9af69575cb07f41f83761407717778be16b14aBlock Operator
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