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 9698690 Details
Epoch: 455 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 111522677 epoch_slot_no: 325877 block_no: 9698513 slot_leader_id: 4998911 size: 88792 time: 2023-12-20 16:16:08 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb8c45f1e7b7e67fe237020e9e36ea5237cb23f125c16f4c4709071afbe5bf60dBlock Operator
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