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 9698461 Details
Epoch: 455 Number of transactions in block: 44 slot_no: 111518027 epoch_slot_no: 321227 block_no: 9698284 slot_leader_id: 7295248 size: 86021 time: 2023-12-20 14:58:38 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x67a0069cf91a8c8866b634b6c5b98dc1d9cda9e9542a3a34877bd1ae02785572Block Operator
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