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 9721876 Details
Epoch: 456 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 112000326 epoch_slot_no: 371526 block_no: 9721699 slot_leader_id: 9721876 size: 83746 time: 2023-12-26 04:56:57 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf1ef36779f7079e39e7e4c222a3436806d77e340348462371a06f583616c33aaBlock Operator
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