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 9714182 Details
Epoch: 456 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 111841992 epoch_slot_no: 213192 block_no: 9714005 slot_leader_id: 5325312 size: 67845 time: 2023-12-24 08:58:03 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x47fcdc4a3a9c462a7d2297427a6db1bbfc98c9c05f50b1b100ddb39b16515b88Block Operator
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