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 9712486 Details
Epoch: 456 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 111806433 epoch_slot_no: 177633 block_no: 9712309 slot_leader_id: 4580757 size: 84337 time: 2023-12-23 23:05:24 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x147fbcd55a6070f5f6616e8ce19629d9fdd125004b691da28c67df7e8dead31fBlock Operator
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