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 9698136 Details
Epoch: 455 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 111511110 epoch_slot_no: 314310 block_no: 9697959 slot_leader_id: 5195649 size: 87722 time: 2023-12-20 13:03:21 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc6b27ab2fe863715ee7264247ad4a961a4dd394c7557e717c4bea216a5046779Block Operator
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