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 9703032 Details
Epoch: 455 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 111610425 epoch_slot_no: 413625 block_no: 9702855 slot_leader_id: 5495880 size: 81981 time: 2023-12-21 16:38:36 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf4e5f6b2877e912be73797864637552ff2e899a3ee92aa05596a407695fac025Block Operator
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