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 9713351 Details
Epoch: 456 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 111824442 epoch_slot_no: 195642 block_no: 9713174 slot_leader_id: 4575007 size: 68303 time: 2023-12-24 04:05:33 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1f038c896751f00bf2ef3388790b6f2148db3942fee431c65dc0b1dd636b7b80Block Operator
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