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 9703712 Details
Epoch: 455 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 111625946 epoch_slot_no: 429146 block_no: 9703535 slot_leader_id: 6624897 size: 81736 time: 2023-12-21 20:57:17 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7d41600be6d538c0ea27c15ee90e326cf1f717a723cfe327d3879b1eab9369d2Block Operator
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