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 9697798 Details
Epoch: 455 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 111504375 epoch_slot_no: 307575 block_no: 9697621 slot_leader_id: 4700074 size: 23482 time: 2023-12-20 11:11:06 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc166fd18fd0cda10e01fa94e4f34199f6218981a85efaca5d7bd9a82c3ac424aBlock Operator
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