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 9697168 Details
Epoch: 455 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 111491827 epoch_slot_no: 295027 block_no: 9696991 slot_leader_id: 4768924 size: 83603 time: 2023-12-20 07:41:58 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x77277f0df6e71c4f311b8196a478d73e0aba7bd91f195b2ab9fa592bf538e6caBlock Operator
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