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 9704686 Details
Epoch: 456 Number of transactions in block: 37 slot_no: 111645598 epoch_slot_no: 16798 block_no: 9704509 slot_leader_id: 7047164 size: 87494 time: 2023-12-22 02:24:49 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x842cf47dc182b35ab6d287f03fec511ab6601b1c6115b9fb504cc3b5277716e1Block Operator
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