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 9708699 Details
Epoch: 456 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 111728755 epoch_slot_no: 99955 block_no: 9708522 slot_leader_id: 5087110 size: 72121 time: 2023-12-23 01:30:46 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x72e9a265f91fe05e9e6dd05d0e496626133e7a9764d26115d6225b8ee7dc687aBlock Operator
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