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 9707839 Details
Epoch: 456 Number of transactions in block: 51 slot_no: 111710257 epoch_slot_no: 81457 block_no: 9707662 slot_leader_id: 5951088 size: 88613 time: 2023-12-22 20:22:28 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x252a207e1852ff2745cd21df8833e2dbf0efe4a3ad42a6315dae6e2056d2aabfBlock Operator
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