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 9697524 Details
Epoch: 455 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 111499247 epoch_slot_no: 302447 block_no: 9697347 slot_leader_id: 5609033 size: 17185 time: 2023-12-20 09:45:38 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xecbd0fd6471ed3ec5670b1ba1ebbea6e017131e3ffee93bfb52965aced8b8d17Block Operator
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