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 9716157 Details
Epoch: 456 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 111881907 epoch_slot_no: 253107 block_no: 9715980 slot_leader_id: 4983283 size: 9136 time: 2023-12-24 20:03:18 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe34103d81e4f6a4f28406edfe2924be398cfe68636d3f445e81af38c365f099aBlock Operator
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