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 9704262 Details
Epoch: 456 Number of transactions in block: 48 slot_no: 111637187 epoch_slot_no: 8387 block_no: 9704085 slot_leader_id: 4556120 size: 86440 time: 2023-12-22 00:04:38 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x98af7f8aad1137c2e785d4705d3f843e2a020b5346af399e30a5b321f2651151Block Operator
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