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 9714436 Details
Epoch: 456 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 111846989 epoch_slot_no: 218189 block_no: 9714259 slot_leader_id: 5654921 size: 71988 time: 2023-12-24 10:21:20 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8a46f30a50c3038938861189a2ce253f94e6e3fdcd0f7b4ec8aa6ea221f579d4Block Operator
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