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 9706452 Details
Epoch: 456 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 111682550 epoch_slot_no: 53750 block_no: 9706275 slot_leader_id: 8024933 size: 56024 time: 2023-12-22 12:40:41 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x766c1e83670980c78693c79862d19a2f4e8ae994710589e1b8f5950701655940Block Operator
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