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 9715429 Details
Epoch: 456 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 111867269 epoch_slot_no: 238469 block_no: 9715252 slot_leader_id: 4557476 size: 86704 time: 2023-12-24 15:59:20 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4617414d166458b5562750146bdc4f2cfe98944347adbab5b0d7117ac68dc982Block Operator
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