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 9698948 Details
Epoch: 455 Number of transactions in block: 50 slot_no: 111528078 epoch_slot_no: 331278 block_no: 9698771 slot_leader_id: 4572864 size: 83347 time: 2023-12-20 17:46:09 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x44f902a05decc84a615b175002076c1e0164aa622fdb72356ab45e98f1bfda8eBlock Operator
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