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 9721998 Details
Epoch: 456 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 112002817 epoch_slot_no: 374017 block_no: 9721821 slot_leader_id: 8863281 size: 52416 time: 2023-12-26 05:38:28 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x366eef45d362216abf122b047239625a94c4bad9930bf9f5c0f08062d51abb52Block Operator
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