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 9711942 Details
Epoch: 456 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 111795343 epoch_slot_no: 166543 block_no: 9711765 slot_leader_id: 5616171 size: 35698 time: 2023-12-23 20:00:34 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3501d3b8a629951ea244aa875b6913f8ec31e5c157eca85f6c1fe4cbeb7b4fe1Block Operator
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