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 9704454 Details
Epoch: 456 Number of transactions in block: 30 slot_no: 111640816 epoch_slot_no: 12016 block_no: 9704277 slot_leader_id: 5262262 size: 88209 time: 2023-12-22 01:05:07 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x25afd1c2804dd48c63d5197e9a9cb371b4215b30f3dbb37292dc924bf90ba270Block Operator
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