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 9700854 Details
Epoch: 455 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 111567118 epoch_slot_no: 370318 block_no: 9700677 slot_leader_id: 7442357 size: 66001 time: 2023-12-21 04:36:49 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf4a34234dece196892710632714931aaedf3c10c9339a482f5491a74aeb54123Block Operator
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