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 9702661 Details
Epoch: 455 Number of transactions in block: 35 slot_no: 111602997 epoch_slot_no: 406197 block_no: 9702484 slot_leader_id: 5617977 size: 81534 time: 2023-12-21 14:34:48 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x72f71ae87af13d3c822a85a69090951522c295437f0fce651dd3b23eccebef8bBlock Operator
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