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 9708011 Details
Epoch: 456 Number of transactions in block: 34 slot_no: 111714012 epoch_slot_no: 85212 block_no: 9707834 slot_leader_id: 5544528 size: 87815 time: 2023-12-22 21:25:03 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6b87f638202729167717b2df90e3bcf94b3105e8fa26983214b05b77ee61cb38Block Operator
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