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 9698359 Details
Epoch: 455 Number of transactions in block: 36 slot_no: 111515840 epoch_slot_no: 319040 block_no: 9698182 slot_leader_id: 4562293 size: 81065 time: 2023-12-20 14:22:11 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4120a450717f49e3515f3d59a7a807209024bf795a04bc9c5f5d824fc94ea038Block Operator
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