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 9706611 Details
Epoch: 456 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 111685779 epoch_slot_no: 56979 block_no: 9706434 slot_leader_id: 7581720 size: 86984 time: 2023-12-22 13:34:30 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2f150062fb98ea0580fdedfb25e2e7bfc80de5ee696bcecefae3ae3e403d793bBlock Operator
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