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 9726584 Details
Epoch: 457 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 112095262 epoch_slot_no: 34462 block_no: 9726407 slot_leader_id: 6204553 size: 78555 time: 2023-12-27 07:19:13 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x21ad723387f63d47d234fe8c9574c463bc4902d3bc0be8f93d140e699505a14aBlock Operator
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