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 9709290 Details
Epoch: 456 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 111740796 epoch_slot_no: 111996 block_no: 9709113 slot_leader_id: 4561812 size: 1839 time: 2023-12-23 04:51:27 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x69bbd74f8641b28fe0175b190ad7c75e6306788afe6d2a9bb799d643c981b53aBlock Operator
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