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 9723446 Details
Epoch: 456 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 112032040 epoch_slot_no: 403240 block_no: 9723269 slot_leader_id: 4591602 size: 48866 time: 2023-12-26 13:45:31 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7b24477888e26d8d5ba93170da472c846069ec877af8fe1548b129260b395375Block Operator
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