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 9706930 Details
Epoch: 456 Number of transactions in block: 55 slot_no: 111692258 epoch_slot_no: 63458 block_no: 9706753 slot_leader_id: 5576144 size: 81698 time: 2023-12-22 15:22:29 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x599cecdc22d947706bd9104e12377ad89a88e48f81f442b4be0bcf883397ad98Block Operator
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