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 9726212 Details
Epoch: 457 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 112087893 epoch_slot_no: 27093 block_no: 9726035 slot_leader_id: 4580757 size: 80337 time: 2023-12-27 05:16:24 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x30fd97add08a0ee054d6c5ac9c7d8e812245c5cb46e77a67a2be2ed13b938486Block Operator
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