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 9705982 Details
Epoch: 456 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 111673097 epoch_slot_no: 44297 block_no: 9705805 slot_leader_id: 4555892 size: 34827 time: 2023-12-22 10:03:08 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc9f429b791e3633be1a01e27cf6b8288cd73473b6125992e19cd194b5388ba48Block Operator
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