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 9704291 Details
Epoch: 456 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 111637786 epoch_slot_no: 8986 block_no: 9704114 slot_leader_id: 9119336 size: 64412 time: 2023-12-22 00:14:37 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf1e2e1fe8b28606c63c8d14649315b598728fbc296809749d3712951f7af4b98Block Operator
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