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 9703221 Details
Epoch: 455 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 111614860 epoch_slot_no: 418060 block_no: 9703044 slot_leader_id: 4558271 size: 79659 time: 2023-12-21 17:52:31 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4b53bec312c094e666f6dccb6cec9d3a379dc9eb624ca14cd6b7d5dcb61f6890Block Operator
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