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 9698312 Details
Epoch: 455 Number of transactions in block: 35 slot_no: 111514803 epoch_slot_no: 318003 block_no: 9698135 slot_leader_id: 4557910 size: 85051 time: 2023-12-20 14:04:54 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa115efba0f4521566e2a08a66e59ae20f7f8d2e90b9c70c8295d6af1af91707fBlock Operator
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