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 9700608 Details
Epoch: 455 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 111562497 epoch_slot_no: 365697 block_no: 9700431 slot_leader_id: 5004651 size: 45177 time: 2023-12-21 03:19:48 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd182c12f493746a71fb5ab7281e2e3f7c2177f1a198f2c6a3937e4b6471b4705Block Operator
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