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 9697552 Details
Epoch: 455 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 111499873 epoch_slot_no: 303073 block_no: 9697375 slot_leader_id: 7048039 size: 25587 time: 2023-12-20 09:56:04 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8c94671c7aced929db167a5883d57b9cdd480f500d14be2bef97be8111e243feBlock Operator
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