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 9709696 Details
Epoch: 456 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 111749594 epoch_slot_no: 120794 block_no: 9709519 slot_leader_id: 5047313 size: 12811 time: 2023-12-23 07:18:05 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x52be011d0992872b95628ee0aa3cd6cb0eac1eac8fa3cb381755a2a34011e9a6Block Operator
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