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 9721967 Details
Epoch: 456 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 112002250 epoch_slot_no: 373450 block_no: 9721790 slot_leader_id: 4850965 size: 6460 time: 2023-12-26 05:29:01 proto_major: 9 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd9bec8091cb4fafde19f3d9f6548f1d16b85421ae299d375cdb0b6b9d330db1aBlock Operator
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