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 9698203 Details
Epoch: 455 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 111512652 epoch_slot_no: 315852 block_no: 9698026 slot_leader_id: 7257008 size: 86404 time: 2023-12-20 13:29:03 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf59660a9355e425af1a12b3b4e292195244b3a74b603924d2f96ab159b3113f4Block Operator
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