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 9698577 Details
Epoch: 455 Number of transactions in block: 36 slot_no: 111520246 epoch_slot_no: 323446 block_no: 9698400 slot_leader_id: 4593473 size: 69753 time: 2023-12-20 15:35:37 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7cd12561d1fd6f1a7679694826ae79411180836385067bfa9444603d5cf33a1bBlock Operator
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