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 9701643 Details
Epoch: 455 Number of transactions in block: 50 slot_no: 111582432 epoch_slot_no: 385632 block_no: 9701466 slot_leader_id: 5744703 size: 88640 time: 2023-12-21 08:52:03 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfb253a3153065bd3c5e45d4ed4426b92be32c14414e202edad2bb9caa3cfb284Block Operator
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