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 9698415 Details
Epoch: 455 Number of transactions in block: 47 slot_no: 111516954 epoch_slot_no: 320154 block_no: 9698238 slot_leader_id: 4580757 size: 86646 time: 2023-12-20 14:40:45 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x579910b405c2af59c0f2896c679a0639d8ad017ef406495743414e21a6af9bbaBlock Operator
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