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 9697412 Details
Epoch: 455 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 111497047 epoch_slot_no: 300247 block_no: 9697235 slot_leader_id: 8526317 size: 73744 time: 2023-12-20 09:08:58 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x37b00aaaa913c60d1e48dc74fa3ab3a3529a8bc1e2289e62e88899e171f241a1Block Operator
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