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 9704872 Details
Epoch: 456 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 111649344 epoch_slot_no: 20544 block_no: 9704695 slot_leader_id: 4968206 size: 55618 time: 2023-12-22 03:27:15 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd742c8e3fbcdbb3ca0d3990f250bafa4c75cffae5e52d1bc846754a82bf4d18aBlock Operator
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