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 9698671 Details
Epoch: 455 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 111522414 epoch_slot_no: 325614 block_no: 9698494 slot_leader_id: 6204553 size: 4715 time: 2023-12-20 16:11:45 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x78a916be040121933c75554a8f83ad70f479fb50804d99fe76238592b28b180fBlock Operator
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