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 9715630 Details
Epoch: 456 Number of transactions in block: 45 slot_no: 111871622 epoch_slot_no: 242822 block_no: 9715453 slot_leader_id: 5004651 size: 87309 time: 2023-12-24 17:11:53 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb8a5e807845c26c11187621c01286cbfe3074a95893eaa5766003fc30f19a40bBlock Operator
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