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 9699943 Details
Epoch: 455 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 111549382 epoch_slot_no: 352582 block_no: 9699766 slot_leader_id: 5087110 size: 86391 time: 2023-12-20 23:41:13 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9360709cd1a357e966247f7fe72c72fc801233bf893e0bec4c6a294d371a19b7Block Operator
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