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 9700403 Details
Epoch: 455 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 111558731 epoch_slot_no: 361931 block_no: 9700226 slot_leader_id: 4753422 size: 85695 time: 2023-12-21 02:17:02 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe5d9d11fffb1784c167a0c4a66b78cba23b8e3606b378fca1b32e38f0bc2af72Block Operator
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