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 9699682 Details
Epoch: 455 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 111543754 epoch_slot_no: 346954 block_no: 9699505 slot_leader_id: 8504141 size: 59073 time: 2023-12-20 22:07:25 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xda953a16c350ce246a1dfbcfeab395b43616bf692ff516957409ce8d994200d4Block Operator
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