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 9715893 Details
Epoch: 456 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 111877057 epoch_slot_no: 248257 block_no: 9715716 slot_leader_id: 5495880 size: 82310 time: 2023-12-24 18:42:28 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2220c528f158ff8fb76ebf6f754ff7dc8e60ea7b385da54b709f30e9b12e1690Block Operator
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