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 9699294 Details
Epoch: 455 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 111534962 epoch_slot_no: 338162 block_no: 9699117 slot_leader_id: 7046639 size: 55999 time: 2023-12-20 19:40:53 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4c88e17412838b1acdc94a31a1ed4aaad649fdce07d780840140f3efb82b4438Block Operator
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