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 9711728 Details
Epoch: 456 Number of transactions in block: 71 slot_no: 111790421 epoch_slot_no: 161621 block_no: 9711551 slot_leader_id: 4593377 size: 88360 time: 2023-12-23 18:38:32 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9da99941f30888aca0dec3f0319d80e537d4ce94bb43addc64f351c329af3a98Block Operator
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