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 9722497 Details
Epoch: 456 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 112012666 epoch_slot_no: 383866 block_no: 9722320 slot_leader_id: 4555571 size: 78738 time: 2023-12-26 08:22:37 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1563a2dfdc56b62c5f856b075da88b186db254d5fae60a4428e03d6d3da0f5d7Block Operator
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