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 9704089 Details
Epoch: 456 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 111633300 epoch_slot_no: 4500 block_no: 9703912 slot_leader_id: 8047028 size: 82876 time: 2023-12-21 22:59:51 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x99489d1944c51a3705f8714c93f01a6e034a9c2be5a65008ef22c7561c4fc1bfBlock Operator
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