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 9702423 Details
Epoch: 455 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 111598241 epoch_slot_no: 401441 block_no: 9702246 slot_leader_id: 4597919 size: 14055 time: 2023-12-21 13:15:32 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x72f578f31bbf785f0e38283f22b347f9f0787d45d0fdd8f1d797c4197b35e90aBlock Operator
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