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 9699897 Details
Epoch: 455 Number of transactions in block: 33 slot_no: 111548318 epoch_slot_no: 351518 block_no: 9699720 slot_leader_id: 4800590 size: 85853 time: 2023-12-20 23:23:29 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0787dba25dc74a69a7b6c168cbacb106f9e76719ca2e999faefd94b2519d7cc3Block Operator
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