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 9699722 Details
Epoch: 455 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 111544363 epoch_slot_no: 347563 block_no: 9699545 slot_leader_id: 7047095 size: 49952 time: 2023-12-20 22:17:34 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4da533385e4bcb9f452da9dbbdbd0b96b91cef2a3e57be3b68a904acd3b6bad6Block Operator
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