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 9703650 Details
Epoch: 455 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 111624456 epoch_slot_no: 427656 block_no: 9703473 slot_leader_id: 5680800 size: 74395 time: 2023-12-21 20:32:27 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3e4ff4963c3ca37e176530909abce9fba045c0b41b17198d82c88d6f3c1de69bBlock Operator
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