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 9703080 Details
Epoch: 455 Number of transactions in block: 64 slot_no: 111611490 epoch_slot_no: 414690 block_no: 9702903 slot_leader_id: 5852780 size: 88039 time: 2023-12-21 16:56:21 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x08d0ea4e15a22f3dbd5ef82dc3903d1e5df6261b908cbaa59ae06ebb390a7d94Block Operator
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