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 9697714 Details
Epoch: 455 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 111502699 epoch_slot_no: 305899 block_no: 9697537 slot_leader_id: 8946398 size: 47194 time: 2023-12-20 10:43:10 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcadac73bac866e56fc0701de7bc0f6692900a8c6c3acb48a5cb376dee5c0020fBlock Operator
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