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 9715477 Details
Epoch: 456 Number of transactions in block: 42 slot_no: 111868350 epoch_slot_no: 239550 block_no: 9715300 slot_leader_id: 4558367 size: 88873 time: 2023-12-24 16:17:21 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1445857bd1ef822ae20481d8d2858a358ab734d57c4e4ef32c142db96924fac7Block Operator
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