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 9697601 Details
Epoch: 455 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 111500621 epoch_slot_no: 303821 block_no: 9697424 slot_leader_id: 7089051 size: 64992 time: 2023-12-20 10:08:32 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa0693c112ce10eab26298ce4ecef9375a8c1be03cbe148c3ffaab7c300fcde84Block Operator
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