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 9703886 Details
Epoch: 456 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 111629106 epoch_slot_no: 306 block_no: 9703709 slot_leader_id: 6433274 size: 70227 time: 2023-12-21 21:49:57 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb47f13e62a6515becb066472a3cca0c74522b2a5c0b7b5c18bbb3b35c1c8272dBlock Operator
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