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 9706582 Details
Epoch: 456 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 111685132 epoch_slot_no: 56332 block_no: 9706405 slot_leader_id: 5266600 size: 30371 time: 2023-12-22 13:23:43 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x267166798d9623acfc44d5682004304cd55dc6b20a5dd23c18b49420ba65f65fBlock Operator
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