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 9708185 Details
Epoch: 456 Number of transactions in block: 32 slot_no: 111718062 epoch_slot_no: 89262 block_no: 9708008 slot_leader_id: 8863790 size: 80902 time: 2023-12-22 22:32:33 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1201b1d096ec42c081fd80d0aaa5a09d237cd2c002f5316d343bd22677a9f724Block Operator
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