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 9713894 Details
Epoch: 456 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 111835436 epoch_slot_no: 206636 block_no: 9713717 slot_leader_id: 9198406 size: 47929 time: 2023-12-24 07:08:47 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5af23adfbdfdae5f50f8bbdfd6724416d5eec573bdb9c4734147629c9d5660dfBlock Operator
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