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 9698701 Details
Epoch: 455 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 111522795 epoch_slot_no: 325995 block_no: 9698524 slot_leader_id: 4720522 size: 88560 time: 2023-12-20 16:18:06 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3f4dce911db5e49fd69ed8ea828ddfeb69a275e867c29368c643fff83fe17b30Block Operator
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