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 9723729 Details
Epoch: 456 Number of transactions in block: 70 slot_no: 112037474 epoch_slot_no: 408674 block_no: 9723552 slot_leader_id: 8526873 size: 80558 time: 2023-12-26 15:16:05 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xaf1f21bde0700d75bbeb8a2374e0f90e6b1c7256be40a2a25061faf00f407b74Block Operator
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