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 9698499 Details
Epoch: 455 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 111518802 epoch_slot_no: 322002 block_no: 9698322 slot_leader_id: 4555561 size: 11291 time: 2023-12-20 15:11:33 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4620387ae83c4de7676e055fa1216b7eab79441b38fffcb49e64c3e68e5c167dBlock Operator
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