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 9703856 Details
Epoch: 455 Number of transactions in block: 58 slot_no: 111628639 epoch_slot_no: 431839 block_no: 9703679 slot_leader_id: 6096969 size: 87071 time: 2023-12-21 21:42:10 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7c50a184ea64845ed06e83976b17d6aedb32b4f4cc7336ffecfc362443f95d50Block Operator
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