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 9698407 Details
Epoch: 455 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 111516688 epoch_slot_no: 319888 block_no: 9698230 slot_leader_id: 8757552 size: 8124 time: 2023-12-20 14:36:19 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xef15f44e848f215d84808f1ab67066c3d0c6d951edb087b5d4853b266818b490Block Operator
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