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 9701494 Details
Epoch: 455 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 111579482 epoch_slot_no: 382682 block_no: 9701317 slot_leader_id: 7047095 size: 31725 time: 2023-12-21 08:02:53 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9e663fe3e6ca3b7e81946509e25ce9576cc64e2a2e59a064dd724b2f9c23ac99Block Operator
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