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 9698651 Details
Epoch: 455 Number of transactions in block: 35 slot_no: 111522034 epoch_slot_no: 325234 block_no: 9698474 slot_leader_id: 8024933 size: 86648 time: 2023-12-20 16:05:25 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2fef7e40938403201a68576dddec1284f8eaaae229837272d03f1bd9bab940edBlock Operator
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