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 9725074 Details
Epoch: 457 Number of transactions in block: 43 slot_no: 112065680 epoch_slot_no: 4880 block_no: 9724897 slot_leader_id: 9643236 size: 88213 time: 2023-12-26 23:06:11 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1fe6fccf8c1bb7eaa6ead9c8250753c22ce638874858f7aec049a2e1658e9d4eBlock Operator
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