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 9699157 Details
Epoch: 455 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 111532166 epoch_slot_no: 335366 block_no: 9698980 slot_leader_id: 5004651 size: 33145 time: 2023-12-20 18:54:17 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2d4f6f19e6f9abdded659917d6d31d41ea3b3ec1445803c4fd0d887edc782a2fBlock Operator
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