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 9703826 Details
Epoch: 455 Number of transactions in block: 45 slot_no: 111627961 epoch_slot_no: 431161 block_no: 9703649 slot_leader_id: 4860249 size: 85495 time: 2023-12-21 21:30:52 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9018e60df1734f3e2f7f8cebedcf1d28ae9004c18488ed8d3890ebb3cb2ada0dBlock Operator
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