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 9724166 Details
Epoch: 456 Number of transactions in block: 34 slot_no: 112046955 epoch_slot_no: 418155 block_no: 9723989 slot_leader_id: 6092217 size: 80988 time: 2023-12-26 17:54:06 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5f11f64f4417cf3d9e231a1b694c78e2135fb970c8d2c14d0ab7164edf9548a0Block Operator
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