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 9707467 Details
Epoch: 456 Number of transactions in block: 38 slot_no: 111702502 epoch_slot_no: 73702 block_no: 9707290 slot_leader_id: 5087110 size: 87576 time: 2023-12-22 18:13:13 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x828e352ed78bbb4208d2c832e0f8eb6129cd4a95a7787c57f33a593e25a04d94Block Operator
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