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 9698620 Details
Epoch: 455 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 111521049 epoch_slot_no: 324249 block_no: 9698443 slot_leader_id: 6096969 size: 43355 time: 2023-12-20 15:49:00 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6f24ac08fb8984788fcb6928fa1782d9ec16109b7aaa36140dd2a20625e31dd3Block Operator
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