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 9699861 Details
Epoch: 455 Number of transactions in block: 37 slot_no: 111547581 epoch_slot_no: 350781 block_no: 9699684 slot_leader_id: 9303177 size: 88395 time: 2023-12-20 23:11:12 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x14a3d37546fe3422d37c173daae9bfbefb1c23281e1006b172be9a4229eb295dBlock Operator
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