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 9706117 Details
Epoch: 456 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 111675551 epoch_slot_no: 46751 block_no: 9705940 slot_leader_id: 8577576 size: 81872 time: 2023-12-22 10:44:02 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x471b18e3da041606c81abab382e3e641546f5890d8137e10ad8cca8ba15a0a25Block Operator
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