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 9698268 Details
Epoch: 455 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 111513947 epoch_slot_no: 317147 block_no: 9698091 slot_leader_id: 4733300 size: 22082 time: 2023-12-20 13:50:38 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7942c00f4b1e0b8b8cb4385381006b2b42b322ad4464ec5200b03fed099ea1c8Block Operator
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