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 9698271 Details
Epoch: 455 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 111513994 epoch_slot_no: 317194 block_no: 9698094 slot_leader_id: 4555892 size: 17273 time: 2023-12-20 13:51:25 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbe958bfb9549acb525803fc6365fb1fff6870a73f73ebded0f79ec40b7346861Block Operator
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