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 9716652 Details
Epoch: 456 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 111891676 epoch_slot_no: 262876 block_no: 9716475 slot_leader_id: 5581927 size: 78599 time: 2023-12-24 22:46:07 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8823aaa31427df5d1cca2b4e1dcbdee5c82dc108d82b81b6a05e6649d943cd9dBlock Operator
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