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 9697453 Details
Epoch: 455 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 111497783 epoch_slot_no: 300983 block_no: 9697276 slot_leader_id: 8306498 size: 19172 time: 2023-12-20 09:21:14 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa7feea7b1c7fc6447a993fb266a1a97e8802f54c55b85467b3d58e2d5f645ff0Block Operator
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