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 9706714 Details
Epoch: 456 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 111687987 epoch_slot_no: 59187 block_no: 9706537 slot_leader_id: 5524255 size: 88864 time: 2023-12-22 14:11:18 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x07e0f896f0d261e92ed771292eeaaef48f4f5361c7fc66c3b0a8c49711f5560dBlock Operator
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