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 9700728 Details
Epoch: 455 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 111564952 epoch_slot_no: 368152 block_no: 9700551 slot_leader_id: 6134495 size: 73245 time: 2023-12-21 04:00:43 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x431c0242eaa0fa75f6f9b25af6f3da53b75b600c7e4144a623f93841890f3021Block Operator
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