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 9703111 Details
Epoch: 455 Number of transactions in block: 33 slot_no: 111612171 epoch_slot_no: 415371 block_no: 9702934 slot_leader_id: 4561939 size: 82913 time: 2023-12-21 17:07:42 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x91ee4a5a1a2c171d0553996041e80eb94aa0a36695fccfc27e762a93d666507eBlock Operator
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