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 9723418 Details
Epoch: 456 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 112031482 epoch_slot_no: 402682 block_no: 9723241 slot_leader_id: 7046945 size: 87356 time: 2023-12-26 13:36:13 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x979f046f1bb4566c1ae8b54aa2be72cee1ada080d5010ee9a23c1ecdbb8af9e2Block Operator
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