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 9697456 Details
Epoch: 455 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 111497828 epoch_slot_no: 301028 block_no: 9697279 slot_leader_id: 7046472 size: 88821 time: 2023-12-20 09:21:59 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa9686901e1b14bf1eb396b54135fcde082035a7768d0c37fec3f09de4366c4d1Block Operator
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