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 9725371 Details
Epoch: 457 Number of transactions in block: 61 slot_no: 112071234 epoch_slot_no: 10434 block_no: 9725194 slot_leader_id: 7785742 size: 85831 time: 2023-12-27 00:38:45 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1e79376703aa0874394e6777ec197372806c3c6a7dc0da3f174be612529782dbBlock Operator
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