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 9699675 Details
Epoch: 455 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 111543609 epoch_slot_no: 346809 block_no: 9699498 slot_leader_id: 8967253 size: 44091 time: 2023-12-20 22:05:00 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x79b33470be96853cb57d6dc7c9e3c533b34a85a6068f1b02a1ba80df5e9ab026Block Operator
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