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 9702321 Details
Epoch: 455 Number of transactions in block: 34 slot_no: 111596353 epoch_slot_no: 399553 block_no: 9702144 slot_leader_id: 5038629 size: 64894 time: 2023-12-21 12:44:04 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x858a3011aeb61542bb21a5ea12f7683a710cdb8a1ace4c1e922066a3d1a37aa1Block Operator
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