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 9726692 Details
Epoch: 457 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 112097614 epoch_slot_no: 36814 block_no: 9726515 slot_leader_id: 9198406 size: 51466 time: 2023-12-27 07:58:25 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0ad35cb8733d3e5972381a52537c10118b43afe65f117bcf0fd1307ba51970f5Block Operator
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