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 9697332 Details
Epoch: 455 Number of transactions in block: 54 slot_no: 111495333 epoch_slot_no: 298533 block_no: 9697155 slot_leader_id: 4635124 size: 86013 time: 2023-12-20 08:40:24 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x36b6124b84913558b9b816c431e8783b6795fe0a9be45c7cee71e528ba8c1cedBlock Operator
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