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 9697439 Details
Epoch: 455 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 111497537 epoch_slot_no: 300737 block_no: 9697262 slot_leader_id: 4746508 size: 86075 time: 2023-12-20 09:17:08 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x810c273effbed6197ba33bc6464bce2017195116afb1a7d5be6da5a67615c66fBlock Operator
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