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 9708798 Details
Epoch: 456 Number of transactions in block: 37 slot_no: 111730543 epoch_slot_no: 101743 block_no: 9708621 slot_leader_id: 8917178 size: 49722 time: 2023-12-23 02:00:34 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf661bdab8fab48e04fd021f01e99a3711e3cb5f767e00a0e4a73732d054cf90dBlock Operator
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