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 9697581 Details
Epoch: 455 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 111500265 epoch_slot_no: 303465 block_no: 9697404 slot_leader_id: 7046714 size: 26097 time: 2023-12-20 10:02:36 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x69fd1f241529cee9c11f53311b814355b4f656b76f762a47c203ff55e10344f2Block Operator
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