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 9722528 Details
Epoch: 456 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 112013323 epoch_slot_no: 384523 block_no: 9722351 slot_leader_id: 5590438 size: 16093 time: 2023-12-26 08:33:34 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8364209317e793497d972216e44449b95eca633c859406bba78206a9e79bb6c6Block Operator
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