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 9704359 Details
Epoch: 456 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 111638873 epoch_slot_no: 10073 block_no: 9704182 slot_leader_id: 5263404 size: 81727 time: 2023-12-22 00:32:44 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd75877d575eff7023982be15893c9af6a60cb8bb8744432518f4f813ec02edc9Block Operator
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