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 9704374 Details
Epoch: 456 Number of transactions in block: 39 slot_no: 111639146 epoch_slot_no: 10346 block_no: 9704197 slot_leader_id: 8590188 size: 88824 time: 2023-12-22 00:37:17 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x613879584480898c7ad6be6b4cde389a5de32fdd425f3aa8d772cf361cb58cf1Block Operator
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