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 9707342 Details
Epoch: 456 Number of transactions in block: 58 slot_no: 111700161 epoch_slot_no: 71361 block_no: 9707165 slot_leader_id: 9247090 size: 88207 time: 2023-12-22 17:34:12 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb48c756657e5cedff54441266e3d2f3cacbcca09aaffafc92d19075ec41d2c4bBlock Operator
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