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 9698789 Details
Epoch: 455 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 111524593 epoch_slot_no: 327793 block_no: 9698612 slot_leader_id: 4913228 size: 41262 time: 2023-12-20 16:48:04 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb0a5c43e0825d43c3b2f4d2b499d17068885bd9f03552609c825b50f6ff993c4Block Operator
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