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 9703160 Details
Epoch: 455 Number of transactions in block: 36 slot_no: 111613452 epoch_slot_no: 416652 block_no: 9702983 slot_leader_id: 4578577 size: 88171 time: 2023-12-21 17:29:03 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4573d6a69907875f402935345c85c438df3aa221216b28f5743b13278afaa0fbBlock Operator
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