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 9702123 Details
Epoch: 455 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 111592400 epoch_slot_no: 395600 block_no: 9701946 slot_leader_id: 9586734 size: 86655 time: 2023-12-21 11:38:11 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7070a417f1e9b0276ab37a00c2e4e68589a63482d96ca929419903448b7b1f51Block Operator
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