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 9698090 Details
Epoch: 455 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 111510107 epoch_slot_no: 313307 block_no: 9697913 slot_leader_id: 8047028 size: 80884 time: 2023-12-20 12:46:38 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb1421262fb95e854e876e04ff0c7065fb53cce269e5512dc100f87028aeaf4daBlock Operator
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