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 9698082 Details
Epoch: 455 Number of transactions in block: 33 slot_no: 111509924 epoch_slot_no: 313124 block_no: 9697905 slot_leader_id: 5047313 size: 62331 time: 2023-12-20 12:43:35 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1ec326dcef0f55e2fdd8c837cd7981e743a1c150ae6896860ebb21e27405a0f2Block Operator
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