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 9713023 Details
Epoch: 456 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 111817831 epoch_slot_no: 189031 block_no: 9712846 slot_leader_id: 9713023 size: 83462 time: 2023-12-24 02:15:22 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5179b469c2d5f434376700dcddc5fd5c50836a107fa874e81e956b5183134364Block Operator
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