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 9725507 Details
Epoch: 457 Number of transactions in block: 34 slot_no: 112074200 epoch_slot_no: 13400 block_no: 9725330 slot_leader_id: 6204553 size: 87844 time: 2023-12-27 01:28:11 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe25ce1769cdf70dd36d67a731764c1459d2679f580953237b64ddae20a516eadBlock Operator
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