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 9722679 Details
Epoch: 456 Number of transactions in block: 37 slot_no: 112016411 epoch_slot_no: 387611 block_no: 9722502 slot_leader_id: 5495880 size: 88811 time: 2023-12-26 09:25:02 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7c5a5394f5b82ae0b653ca1844e9d088055a1e0fbd413f953dff8a4a2ba1c4a5Block Operator
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