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 9698804 Details
Epoch: 455 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 111524796 epoch_slot_no: 327996 block_no: 9698627 slot_leader_id: 5377724 size: 19426 time: 2023-12-20 16:51:27 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2cf7045f44c3530d0058fc4fc9906da3bcb4453c8f72ec9af6f632b6a7b9f703Block Operator
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