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 9724782 Details
Epoch: 456 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 112059563 epoch_slot_no: 430763 block_no: 9724605 slot_leader_id: 7581720 size: 88887 time: 2023-12-26 21:24:14 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xde4297212d145acd937a83c580981b81dbb43da8de4d2d8439d4544e919dd4c8Block Operator
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