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 9722076 Details
Epoch: 456 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 112004234 epoch_slot_no: 375434 block_no: 9721899 slot_leader_id: 4961637 size: 62281 time: 2023-12-26 06:02:05 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd6755124d4abf33b252e6763901710f5f240fae79079790e86b79a330211a01aBlock Operator
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