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 9722350 Details
Epoch: 456 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 112010010 epoch_slot_no: 381210 block_no: 9722173 slot_leader_id: 5461687 size: 56721 time: 2023-12-26 07:38:21 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x32f9373c4ac96105a607662454f767ebaa08f7793f343a3ea8e642132c95519eBlock Operator
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