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 9720686 Details
Epoch: 456 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 111974862 epoch_slot_no: 346062 block_no: 9720509 slot_leader_id: 5680159 size: 88752 time: 2023-12-25 21:52:33 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xaf2723a682e2812042b227df6aa748e01267db4e2534a3ea8fccde8ca08aea90Block Operator
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