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 9717488 Details
Epoch: 456 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 111907764 epoch_slot_no: 278964 block_no: 9717311 slot_leader_id: 4555892 size: 64225 time: 2023-12-25 03:14:15 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x043c0a331ce8d62535570e211e81d9b4e4477d95d65189069bbec3a7f83ab947Block Operator
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