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 9702187 Details
Epoch: 455 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 111593695 epoch_slot_no: 396895 block_no: 9702010 slot_leader_id: 5649410 size: 59163 time: 2023-12-21 11:59:46 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdb4d7d0e9977725d995f5685bac0b081ee826f98ed8a6fc61768462c96fcb7b0Block Operator
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