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 9727146 Details
Epoch: 457 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 112106997 epoch_slot_no: 46197 block_no: 9726969 slot_leader_id: 5951789 size: 23465 time: 2023-12-27 10:34:48 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xea92dc2a8a04fb78daba21657df0e5197632eef253fd657645cc40c3369184fdBlock Operator
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