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 9706063 Details
Epoch: 456 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 111674700 epoch_slot_no: 45900 block_no: 9705886 slot_leader_id: 8757552 size: 59616 time: 2023-12-22 10:29:51 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8ca34f5117f2f82c82005af2a47ec27a1c4af7f7092f37fdfee65a6113701d96Block Operator
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