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 9698809 Details
Epoch: 455 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 111524871 epoch_slot_no: 328071 block_no: 9698632 slot_leader_id: 6964643 size: 68721 time: 2023-12-20 16:52:42 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x29f83d9c47e8164fdfdf0cda02fd8a30a79df941d0b171c716a327e0a0fe6c00Block Operator
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