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 9703977 Details
Epoch: 456 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 111631161 epoch_slot_no: 2361 block_no: 9703800 slot_leader_id: 7089051 size: 75327 time: 2023-12-21 22:24:12 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x632dbf7aeb2c4abb56e4b90d0ed52a74dece288b5c3bbc3a231e2ddb117d57d9Block Operator
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