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 9698795 Details
Epoch: 455 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 111524699 epoch_slot_no: 327899 block_no: 9698618 slot_leader_id: 4768924 size: 64579 time: 2023-12-20 16:49:50 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6358d6a6831d7d3be835123ea674ccf8fe6e5521c3f9dba47167066eda83ef25Block Operator
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