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 9702624 Details
Epoch: 455 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 111602182 epoch_slot_no: 405382 block_no: 9702447 slot_leader_id: 5535263 size: 87000 time: 2023-12-21 14:21:13 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa800bf8359e30f86a9b1e4ef27fbaa445bcacc4c7ce082fd523cd2c296281902Block Operator
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