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 9703139 Details
Epoch: 455 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 111613013 epoch_slot_no: 416213 block_no: 9702962 slot_leader_id: 5904986 size: 84528 time: 2023-12-21 17:21:44 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x31038f6755b9db62062e167fba49c3241a287818be3772f9c93cfe59ee10e204Block Operator
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