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 9718169 Details
Epoch: 456 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 111921517 epoch_slot_no: 292717 block_no: 9717992 slot_leader_id: 4584819 size: 12970 time: 2023-12-25 07:03:28 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa42dc095bec5d050ac021ccd6b849a82646abc40b12b3370e9e633afc1433dbeBlock Operator
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