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 9704118 Details
Epoch: 456 Number of transactions in block: 41 slot_no: 111633941 epoch_slot_no: 5141 block_no: 9703941 slot_leader_id: 5448557 size: 88830 time: 2023-12-21 23:10:32 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3e8fe3502877f7c786e6b415095bdd1440704daeeb7402ccaccf565d72877c32Block Operator
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