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 9702743 Details
Epoch: 455 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 111605066 epoch_slot_no: 408266 block_no: 9702566 slot_leader_id: 4555604 size: 16604 time: 2023-12-21 15:09:17 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdc7ceb5665e9a20a84f85de3a8fdde66c99d70e9db65f208fa56b8a792e60b38Block Operator
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