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 9702406 Details
Epoch: 455 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 111597797 epoch_slot_no: 400997 block_no: 9702229 slot_leader_id: 4558367 size: 80922 time: 2023-12-21 13:08:08 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x010442d846bb09eb0d2d63208a0461111cdd4ee4c92ec090e93dd1e081d21354Block Operator
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