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 9702032 Details
Epoch: 455 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 111590185 epoch_slot_no: 393385 block_no: 9701855 slot_leader_id: 7046639 size: 84487 time: 2023-12-21 11:01:16 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3561d2d3c1aeeda2a68acea1d18309ca98260c0def92f0c9c76f9af06be4d601Block Operator
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