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 9727039 Details
Epoch: 457 Number of transactions in block: 33 slot_no: 112105046 epoch_slot_no: 44246 block_no: 9726862 slot_leader_id: 4813965 size: 88794 time: 2023-12-27 10:02:17 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x85db3ad64ef8ffdc8a4509fa1f45c59b81528d1b5c895524f7ea2e8fd6acc7eeBlock Operator
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