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 9700227 Details
Epoch: 455 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 111555184 epoch_slot_no: 358384 block_no: 9700050 slot_leader_id: 5776318 size: 37243 time: 2023-12-21 01:17:55 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x025936f0e9f79bcb506c1484177fda82acba08feecd104c3619577e8149dab3aBlock Operator
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