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 9718495 Details
Epoch: 456 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 111928512 epoch_slot_no: 299712 block_no: 9718318 slot_leader_id: 4560076 size: 40052 time: 2023-12-25 09:00:03 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb813d9e0878ab16284f4585d5490959084f47faacdaba86fd4a5d90127251a52Block Operator
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