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 9712981 Details
Epoch: 456 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 111816828 epoch_slot_no: 188028 block_no: 9712804 slot_leader_id: 4983283 size: 34118 time: 2023-12-24 01:58:39 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbbd6a2ce5a07fc7017c9acef350b91f578055a736ca7b10406261b05f512f4a9Block Operator
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