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 9698392 Details
Epoch: 455 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 111516397 epoch_slot_no: 319597 block_no: 9698215 slot_leader_id: 4558237 size: 26409 time: 2023-12-20 14:31:28 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x70c5849c286db7b3529f8cfcefb4b92e21d5e63591c5b192f82a0307063a1b06Block Operator
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