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 9703088 Details
Epoch: 455 Number of transactions in block: 48 slot_no: 111611701 epoch_slot_no: 414901 block_no: 9702911 slot_leader_id: 5812343 size: 82547 time: 2023-12-21 16:59:52 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb4e26734da40d61a3dcbced9dc691218c98f3e2bbadaa2f03af3f8f6723233c6Block Operator
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