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 9697194 Details
Epoch: 455 Number of transactions in block: 39 slot_no: 111492326 epoch_slot_no: 295526 block_no: 9697017 slot_leader_id: 4981199 size: 73388 time: 2023-12-20 07:50:17 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc93dd78c5a1889e89d65b6f9ede9b37f36d4a5c0b47016133b5a48f03aa04ff5Block Operator
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