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 9704248 Details
Epoch: 456 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 111636891 epoch_slot_no: 8091 block_no: 9704071 slot_leader_id: 8047028 size: 84229 time: 2023-12-21 23:59:42 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3bdc3040dd8fb152d180310d6fd779e1897ab94066e00f109ad5b1a565379d16Block Operator
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