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 9697668 Details
Epoch: 455 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 111501798 epoch_slot_no: 304998 block_no: 9697491 slot_leader_id: 8526873 size: 88211 time: 2023-12-20 10:28:09 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x437ca25157f215fc3fafc09f9536fcf05ca8a86882437ed6d9d3e9faec0cfe67Block Operator
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