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 9704787 Details
Epoch: 456 Number of transactions in block: 50 slot_no: 111647392 epoch_slot_no: 18592 block_no: 9704610 slot_leader_id: 4728179 size: 77870 time: 2023-12-22 02:54:43 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x906695310766b120c3d28f87d0cb4718a22f4cf3ca36348f7cb7d6df58bed89fBlock Operator
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