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 9699754 Details
Epoch: 455 Number of transactions in block: 33 slot_no: 111545068 epoch_slot_no: 348268 block_no: 9699577 slot_leader_id: 4635124 size: 88599 time: 2023-12-20 22:29:19 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4a1702c9a2f038331fd5d6240b4d1fe380ff8e470bdb64c114d404c05d1af5d5Block Operator
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