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 9716443 Details
Epoch: 456 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 111887657 epoch_slot_no: 258857 block_no: 9716266 slot_leader_id: 7046639 size: 88461 time: 2023-12-24 21:39:08 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe35b94dd3999dfdc43a6cf9976a99e4199159d37f04ca934f2fa1e9ea116e132Block Operator
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