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 9699734 Details
Epoch: 455 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 111544747 epoch_slot_no: 347947 block_no: 9699557 slot_leader_id: 4556102 size: 79524 time: 2023-12-20 22:23:58 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbd334302d9a885c8e1e2cb545394ce6846231dc565ff1d80b25fc9e7464bbdc4Block Operator
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