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 9702691 Details
Epoch: 455 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 111603741 epoch_slot_no: 406941 block_no: 9702514 slot_leader_id: 6134495 size: 48570 time: 2023-12-21 14:47:12 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x48f494036d4f530a8d5e666168f3bf2a2de84a0b6aa4d20455b6ffe505cc2189Block Operator
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