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 9709650 Details
Epoch: 456 Number of transactions in block: 32 slot_no: 111748708 epoch_slot_no: 119908 block_no: 9709473 slot_leader_id: 7046819 size: 68066 time: 2023-12-23 07:03:19 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfbd8528eb3da668734f9f2a57b6c7dcbd76557f7671fcb0e2a84083da3ea826dBlock Operator
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