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 9723478 Details
Epoch: 456 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 112032600 epoch_slot_no: 403800 block_no: 9723301 slot_leader_id: 7857099 size: 16398 time: 2023-12-26 13:54:51 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa9849e8f3b60ff05009b75e3ff6139913976ba9a663c60da0a8c0c18df4af07fBlock Operator
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