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 9698398 Details
Epoch: 455 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 111516477 epoch_slot_no: 319677 block_no: 9698221 slot_leader_id: 4557401 size: 88766 time: 2023-12-20 14:32:48 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x92054d83ea9517fd82431ffb3d120ea4d9f08c3f46efead75d448bddacdb22ffBlock Operator
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