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 9712974 Details
Epoch: 456 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 111816756 epoch_slot_no: 187956 block_no: 9712797 slot_leader_id: 5355092 size: 16894 time: 2023-12-24 01:57:27 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe71bbf4468051525d36df39dca85379d1dff08e7d4c57fb02236f7a8cf501e12Block Operator
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