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 9722044 Details
Epoch: 456 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 112003547 epoch_slot_no: 374747 block_no: 9721867 slot_leader_id: 5780101 size: 68035 time: 2023-12-26 05:50:38 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4c993e129c08f062190b97e035db7d8e05b86c8992ef1f7c014583d30b227844Block Operator
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