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 9717978 Details
Epoch: 456 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 111917567 epoch_slot_no: 288767 block_no: 9717801 slot_leader_id: 7046945 size: 55275 time: 2023-12-25 05:57:38 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5ff42300d274e7cb2701323667ed23a760805fcdac2ddca012e73f072262112dBlock Operator
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