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 9707766 Details
Epoch: 456 Number of transactions in block: 35 slot_no: 111708831 epoch_slot_no: 80031 block_no: 9707589 slot_leader_id: 5449520 size: 88298 time: 2023-12-22 19:58:42 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0d25a558f0484bf6b361344af9a8e7c9ceff08ce3b7ffb73366db3be5954c108Block Operator
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