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 9708976 Details
Epoch: 456 Number of transactions in block: 34 slot_no: 111734176 epoch_slot_no: 105376 block_no: 9708799 slot_leader_id: 5180221 size: 88610 time: 2023-12-23 03:01:07 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9305aef27f4d0b4573f69f2ee0b4fb478f706e339578a25b596463803c61580aBlock Operator
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