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 9698074 Details
Epoch: 455 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 111509715 epoch_slot_no: 312915 block_no: 9697897 slot_leader_id: 6406552 size: 38162 time: 2023-12-20 12:40:06 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf3a6bf4b237a9e31036468b231ec4e0d3a12ac236e5e0efc057556090e2adef1Block Operator
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