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 9703457 Details
Epoch: 455 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 111619985 epoch_slot_no: 423185 block_no: 9703280 slot_leader_id: 5654323 size: 77027 time: 2023-12-21 19:17:56 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbbe2166ea61654a97a6f41caca5b4a6d6ac54cde499be55a5acb41cdaf0cf6ebBlock Operator
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