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 9703152 Details
Epoch: 455 Number of transactions in block: 39 slot_no: 111613289 epoch_slot_no: 416489 block_no: 9702975 slot_leader_id: 4565685 size: 80259 time: 2023-12-21 17:26:20 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbe8f88ece87429be426f7775833846ea825b40ff22f1e2eb29e491fa9be3d8d2Block Operator
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