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 9697353 Details
Epoch: 455 Number of transactions in block: 52 slot_no: 111495834 epoch_slot_no: 299034 block_no: 9697176 slot_leader_id: 9315873 size: 80714 time: 2023-12-20 08:48:45 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcbd64703983f554349991fbb09b826555bb401c102cc85db46b3e162212a0bb7Block Operator
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