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 9699997 Details
Epoch: 455 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 111550458 epoch_slot_no: 353658 block_no: 9699820 slot_leader_id: 5040184 size: 26917 time: 2023-12-20 23:59:09 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8b40b969e1b78ebf7bd63ef6cbf6a7bd03ad243cb8641a3fbc38278fe091b467Block Operator
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