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 9705239 Details
Epoch: 456 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 111657610 epoch_slot_no: 28810 block_no: 9705062 slot_leader_id: 9303996 size: 85703 time: 2023-12-22 05:45:01 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1cc26fd12b11afcd4195f89dff558421fe1b56702bd6c78982e7ec49af3d4c58Block Operator
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