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 9713533 Details
Epoch: 456 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 111827998 epoch_slot_no: 199198 block_no: 9713356 slot_leader_id: 8862828 size: 2085 time: 2023-12-24 05:04:49 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x016d1d48d72d30ccaeb55b651d55e7515a4f2e405cb98a9b39f1d08d623606ecBlock Operator
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