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 9698982 Details
Epoch: 455 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 111528823 epoch_slot_no: 332023 block_no: 9698805 slot_leader_id: 5003953 size: 84395 time: 2023-12-20 17:58:34 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2b188d2f0b1ebf233719558cf32ab34d62c714df3911697fc6c793e3469aac98Block Operator
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