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 9702135 Details
Epoch: 455 Number of transactions in block: 61 slot_no: 111592716 epoch_slot_no: 395916 block_no: 9701958 slot_leader_id: 6096969 size: 88452 time: 2023-12-21 11:43:27 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x256e39350e8b64fcd3fab22e75c150de7b9b738cd2be3a903b334e3e7cb6a192Block Operator
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