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 9699848 Details
Epoch: 455 Number of transactions in block: 47 slot_no: 111547213 epoch_slot_no: 350413 block_no: 9699671 slot_leader_id: 9303996 size: 84357 time: 2023-12-20 23:05:04 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x970bc223e23d56fffbfdfcba501e6bce50bd0ac3587929c3713b66e162668bdeBlock Operator
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