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 9697656 Details
Epoch: 455 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 111501619 epoch_slot_no: 304819 block_no: 9697479 slot_leader_id: 4753422 size: 19116 time: 2023-12-20 10:25:10 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd2ca2f3fd0e7f5be1e701352eaa5c27c3c29ad924d0c24c035fcf0ebf4aae304Block Operator
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