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 9708053 Details
Epoch: 456 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 111715014 epoch_slot_no: 86214 block_no: 9707876 slot_leader_id: 4700074 size: 88776 time: 2023-12-22 21:41:45 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4d6a08f676b1fbe33d4c4a4402ae53efcb5cf3984eb2d991a1e94ff2a7c9d0dcBlock Operator
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