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 9708432 Details
Epoch: 456 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 111722912 epoch_slot_no: 94112 block_no: 9708255 slot_leader_id: 6283026 size: 40005 time: 2023-12-22 23:53:23 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7589b5922f50a6cfdf74ce5640803833489fa562a7fecf3f8bc856fa41eab14fBlock Operator
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