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 9704088 Details
Epoch: 456 Number of transactions in block: 33 slot_no: 111633288 epoch_slot_no: 4488 block_no: 9703911 slot_leader_id: 8341074 size: 87526 time: 2023-12-21 22:59:39 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf3b48e00149291d43b8caa0ae3797187af50a335c7d4f653772a30ff67906653Block Operator
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