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 9698240 Details
Epoch: 455 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 111513350 epoch_slot_no: 316550 block_no: 9698063 slot_leader_id: 8863455 size: 60562 time: 2023-12-20 13:40:41 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfc43fb7d565a0d4d302d48c20d911e943ae329e3b4a95388dcf7ae6bc8b2a413Block Operator
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