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 9715357 Details
Epoch: 456 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 111865690 epoch_slot_no: 236890 block_no: 9715180 slot_leader_id: 4861365 size: 88092 time: 2023-12-24 15:33:01 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xade7e3df0fa0cdd78a73df8d9db6bb74afcf5e7f0882ceffeef89997cc573189Block Operator
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