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 9722221 Details
Epoch: 456 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 112007276 epoch_slot_no: 378476 block_no: 9722044 slot_leader_id: 4580757 size: 3265 time: 2023-12-26 06:52:47 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x43692c282d1d6c7233117524c59c092bf43847572719f427ea7314b2fa9af83eBlock Operator
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