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 9707064 Details
Epoch: 456 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 111694535 epoch_slot_no: 65735 block_no: 9706887 slot_leader_id: 6218790 size: 86363 time: 2023-12-22 16:00:26 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5b4144047c10a523e964ca07997e46e543c30ed4b2fe8ed7cd7bc9ed8d3a7ee4Block Operator
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