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 9721226 Details
Epoch: 456 Number of transactions in block: 37 slot_no: 111986567 epoch_slot_no: 357767 block_no: 9721049 slot_leader_id: 6271615 size: 86886 time: 2023-12-26 01:07:38 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x251c94560120bcdfac07aeb64a73457dcbd31aa6f240f04d30eb991341afa4e5Block Operator
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