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 9702161 Details
Epoch: 455 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 111593189 epoch_slot_no: 396389 block_no: 9701984 slot_leader_id: 5833644 size: 15597 time: 2023-12-21 11:51:20 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x37533733425594dc310ed38b375eb3180f7f028a9525d508e3544351daefab88Block Operator
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