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 9721413 Details
Epoch: 456 Number of transactions in block: 34 slot_no: 111990658 epoch_slot_no: 361858 block_no: 9721236 slot_leader_id: 7047164 size: 82296 time: 2023-12-26 02:15:49 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xae6559221ef7bea1edfad865b6659260e6548525824f00d4577494c36c386894Block Operator
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