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 9700663 Details
Epoch: 455 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 111563664 epoch_slot_no: 366864 block_no: 9700486 slot_leader_id: 5334772 size: 63334 time: 2023-12-21 03:39:15 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0e4d689e700ede19cbd5bcb9553b7fd41477c58f874fabed1750911c0ade9840Block Operator
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