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 9703322 Details
Epoch: 455 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 111616926 epoch_slot_no: 420126 block_no: 9703145 slot_leader_id: 4605544 size: 79508 time: 2023-12-21 18:26:57 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa851b38c848fedbfc591b0b251fefb93f01974202e79aaaf3f292025102c2124Block Operator
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