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 9697551 Details
Epoch: 455 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 111499864 epoch_slot_no: 303064 block_no: 9697374 slot_leader_id: 4581588 size: 80875 time: 2023-12-20 09:55:55 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4961d0507ff99399d587e69013946a97f0f30efdf9ee5a4a690f7fc7c62dd77cBlock Operator
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