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 9704973 Details
Epoch: 456 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 111651470 epoch_slot_no: 22670 block_no: 9704796 slot_leader_id: 7046729 size: 74146 time: 2023-12-22 04:02:41 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5d6f322db013164624846e843df678ba3d643dcb9ea7efe3d0e3e6f4850f7ce7Block Operator
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